Applicable Modifier for Islet Cell Transplant Claims for Carriers

70.2 - Applicable Modifier for Islet Cell Transplant Claims for Carriers (Rev. 986, Issued: 06-16-06, Effective: 05-01-06, Implementation: 07-31-06) Carriers shall instruct physicians to bill using the above procedure code(s) with modifier QR (Item or service provided in a Medicare-specified study) for all claims for islet cell transplantation and routine follow-up care related to this service.