A patient presents with worsening lower back pain after receiving an epidural injection intended to provide relief just one week ago. Upon examination, the provider determines the patient is a candidate for laminectomy at the L5-S1 facet. The provider discusses the procedure, including preoperative instructions and performs a complete physical examination to clear the patient for surgery. Which modifier will be appended to this E/M service?
A) 24
B) 57
C) 32
D) 25
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q58: Codes 99202-99215 contain:
A) inpatient services
B) screening services
C)
Q59: Code range 99341-99350 represents:
A) Critical Care Services
B)
Q60: A subsequent inpatient service is identified by
Q61: PFSH stands for:
A) past, former, and surgical
Q62: Select the true statement regarding consultations:
A) Inpatient
Q64: To obtain a level 99222 or 99223
Q65: If a patient is admitted into observation
Q66: The E/M section is used to tell
Q67: Code 99217 describes:
A) Initial Observation Care
B) Observation
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