Which statement best describes the use of modifier 5902?

• A. It denotes therapy provided without any telecommunication
• B. It accompanies the CPT code for the service to indicate telehealth video
• C. It replaces the CPT code for the service
• D. It is used only for payer-specific national modifiers

Answer: (D)

Modifiers adjust how a service is billed by flagging special circumstances. Modifier 5902 isn’t a universal indicator used to show telehealth or to modify the service in a general way. Instead, it’s reserved for payer-specific national modifier schemes, meaning its meaning and use are defined by particular payers rather than by broad CPT rules. It does not denote telecommunication, it does not replace the CPT code, and it isn’t a standard telehealth indicator. When you encounter this modifier, you’d follow the payer-specific guidance since its purpose can vary by payer.