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Mimi

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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:



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Answer to Question 1

-78, -58

Answer to Question 2

-77



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