Modifier HN: Bachelor's degree level

Modifier Code

Code Type

Billing modifier

When to Use Modifier HN

Apply modifier HN when the rendering provider holds a bachelor's degree and the payer requires credential-level billing distinctions. This modifier is used in behavioral health and substance use treatment settings to identify clinicians with undergraduate-level education providing certain services under supervision. Verify specific payer credentialing requirements before applying HN.

CPT Codes Commonly Paired with Modifier HN

These CPT codes are frequently billed alongside modifier HN in therapy practice:

CPT 90853 - Group psychotherapy CPT 90849 - Multiple-family group psychotherapy CPT 90876 - Individual biofeedback training CPT 90791 - Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation

Superbill Notes for Modifier HN

What to include: Include the rendering provider's full credentials and supervising clinician's NPI on the superbill. Document the supervisory relationship and confirm the payer's policy on bachelor's-level service delivery.

Adding Modifier HN to a Superbill

Superbilled lets you add modifier codes directly to each line item on your superbill. When generating a superbill with modifier HN, make sure to include your NPI number, the patient's diagnosis code, date of service, fee charged, and amount paid. The modifier appears alongside the CPT code on the claim.

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