health professional shortage area (HPSA)

Region based on a population per physician ratio. Three types of HPSAs are primary medical care, dental, and mental health. Physicians who perform services in HPSA areas receive incentive payments (also known as a bonus payment program ). When billing, they must indicate their services were provided in an incentive-eligible HPSA by using a modifier. HPSAs replaced health manpower shortage areas (HMSAs).

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