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The modifier -25 is used to indicate:
 
  A. prolonged evaluation and management (E/M) service.
  B. unrelated E/M service by the same physician during a postoperative period.
  C. significant, separately identifiable E/M service by the same physician on the same day of the procedure or other service.
  D. reduced services.

Question 2

The modifier -32 is used to indicate:
 
  A. mandated services (used when requested by the payer).
  B. unrelated E/M service by the same physician during a postoperative period.
  C. significant, separately identifiable E/M service by the same physician on the same day of the procedure or other service.
  D. reduced services.
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: significant, separately identifiable E/M service by the same physician on the same day of the procedure or other service.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: mandated services (used when requested by the payer).


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