It is not necessary to use modifier 24 on the E/M service when the procedure period assigned to the ...

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michelleunicorn

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on: Jun 27, 2018

It is not necessary to use modifier 24 on the E/M service when the procedure period assigned to the code is 0 global days.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Appropriate Use: Modifier 23 is used with anesthesia codes or when using local or topical anesthesia.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

mfedorka

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

True

Answer to Question 2

False

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