When a return to the operating room for debridement of an incision site infection during the postoperative period of a related procedure by the same physician occurs, modifier _____ is appropriate to append:

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Modifier 78 is used for an unplanned return to the operating room by the same physician following an initial procedure for a related procedure during the postoperative period. This is appropriate for situations like debridement of an incision site infection.

When a Return to the Operating Room for Debridement of an Incision