Which modifier should be used when a procedure is performed in the global period of another procedure and the procedure was performed by a different surgeon?

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Modifier -77 is used to indicate that a procedure was performed by a different surgeon during the postoperative period of another surgery. This modifier helps to differentiate the services provided by multiple surgeons and ensures appropriate billing and reimbursement.

Which Modifier Should Be Used When a Procedure Is Performed