Dental

Modifier GY

Providers should be aware of the guidelines for submitting the noncovered outpatient dental service for a denial when the patient has supplemental insurance or if a denial is needed for any other reason.

Modifier GY is reported when submitting a Medicare claim for the statutorily excluded service in order to receive a formal denial for purposes of billing the supplemental insurance company.

Additionally, the modifier “GY” must be appended to a service(s) when the item or service is included on a claim and is statutorily excluded or does not meet the definition of any Medicare benefit.

Reviewed 6/26/2024