Modifier -51 should be used when:
A) a procedure performed by a different surgeon occurs during the global period of another procedure
B) two surgeons performed integral parts of the same procedure
C) an additional procedure that is not normally separately reportable with the primary surgical code is performed through a separate incision
D) an additional procedure is performed that is normally reportable in addition to the primary procedure
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q285: Modifier 54 communicates:
A) Preoperative care only
B) Distinct
Q286: Which modifier is required to be appended
Q287: Which of the following is not information
Q288: When a diagnostic scope procedure is performed
Q289: A procedure that may be billed for
Q291: Select the modifier(s) that are appropriate to
Q292: When a procedure is performed in the
Q293: What is the description of Modifier 76?
A)
Q294: Codes 69000-69990 contain procedures performed on which
Q295: Which modifier describes a procedure performed on
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