A patient is seen in the provider's outpatient office for an annual physical exam. A comprehensive history, a detailed exam, and a moderate medical decision making is performed. Several of the patient's existing conditions are discussed and updates are noted. While in the office, the patient receives an immunization that is due as prescribed by CDC standards. Which modifier is appended to the Evaluation and Management code for this date of service?

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Modifier 25 is used to indicate that on the day of a procedure or service identified by a CPT code, the patient's condition required a significant, separately identifiable E/M service above and beyond the other service provided or beyond the usual preoperative and postoperative care associated with the procedure that was performed. In this scenario, the E/M service (annual physical exam) is significant and separately identifiable from the immunization service provided, thus modifier 25 is appropriate.

A Patient Is Seen in the Provider's Outpatient Office for an Annual