Author Question: If an unplanned return trip to the OR or procedure room by the same physician is necessary due to ... (Read 79 times)

Mimi

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 542
If an unplanned return trip to the OR or procedure room by the same physician is necessary due to complications following an initial procedure within the postoperative period, modifier ____ is used. If the return to the OR is planned, modifier _______ is used.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

It may be necessary to indicate that a basic procedure or service was repeated by another physician or other qualified health care professional subsequent to the original procedure or service. These circumstances are reported using modifier:



olderstudent

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 339
Answer to Question 1

-78, -58

Answer to Question 2

-77



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question


 

Did you know?

During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.

Did you know?

Medications that are definitely not safe to take when breastfeeding include radioactive drugs, antimetabolites, some cancer (chemotherapy) agents, bromocriptine, ergotamine, methotrexate, and cyclosporine.

Did you know?

Coca-Cola originally used coca leaves and caffeine from the African kola nut. It was advertised as a therapeutic agent and "pickerupper." Eventually, its formulation was changed, and the coca leaves were removed because of the effects of regulation on cocaine-related products.

Did you know?

There can actually be a 25-hour time difference between certain locations in the world. The International Date Line passes between the islands of Samoa and American Samoa. It is not a straight line, but "zig-zags" around various island chains. Therefore, Samoa and nearby islands have one date, while American Samoa and nearby islands are one day behind. Daylight saving time is used in some islands, but not in others—further shifting the hours out of sync with natural time.

Did you know?

Atropine was named after the Greek goddess Atropos, the oldest and ugliest of the three sisters known as the Fates, who controlled the destiny of men.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library