The two-digit modifier -57 means
A) prolonged E/M services.
B) reduced services.
C) decision for surgery.
D) mandated services.

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The two-digit modifier -57 means decision for surgery. This modifier is used to indicate that the decision for surgery was made during an evaluation and management (E/M) service, and the surgical procedure may take place either on the same day or after the E/M service. It helps to communicate to the payer that the E/M service was necessary for the decision to perform surgery, and therefore should be reimbursed separately from the surgical procedure.

The Two-Digit Modifier -57 Means