Modifier -59, distinct procedure service, is used to indicate that:
A) services that are usually bundled into one payment were provided as separate services
B) a subsequent surgery was planned or staged
C) a service was repeated
D) a patient is taken back to the operating room for surgical treatment of a complication resulting from a previous surgery
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q6: Modifier -32 is used to indicate a
Q7: The modifier that indicates multiple procedures is:
A)-32
B)-51
C)-22
D)-26
Q8: Mrs. Smith presented to her physician's office
Q9: Modifiers may affect:
A)health care premiums
B)type of treatment
Q10: The modifier "-AA" is an example of
Q12: Modifier -80, Assistant Surgeon, is used when:
A)two
Q13: Multiple modifiers are indicated with which modifier?
A)-47
B)-50
C)-22
D)-99
Q14: _ lists some HCPCS modifiers in the
Q15: Mr. Coslett has multiple surgeries performed during
Q16: Modifier -79, unrelated procedure or service by
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