When a local orthopedist follows up on a patient after his return home, following surgery while on vacation out of state, the following modifier would be applied to the service:

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Modifier 55 is used to indicate postoperative management only. When a surgeon is performing the surgical procedure but another physician provides follow-up care, modifier 55 is attached to the procedure code to indicate that the physician is only providing the postoperative follow-up care.

When a Local Orthopedist Follows Up on a Patient After