Updating Consistency Editing Logic for Provider-Based Department (PBD) Claims Processing
The purpose of this Change Request (CR) is to update consistency editing within the Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) to validate the practice location on outpatient off-campus provider-based department (PBD) claims that contain a modifier “ER”, “PO”, or “PN”.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: February 19, 2026
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