Author Question: It is not necessary to use modifier 24 on the E/M service when the procedure period assigned to the ... (Read 66 times)

michelleunicorn

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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

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Appropriate Use: Modifier 23 is used with anesthesia codes or when using local or topical anesthesia.
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

True

Answer to Question 2

False



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