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On April 10th, Physician Z performed a minor surgical excision of a mole, which has a global surgical period of 010 days, from the right forearm of Patient G. On April 12th, Patient G presents to Physician Z for severe abdominal cramping and diarrhea. Which of the following modifiers should be appended to the E/M service performed on April 12th?
 
  A. Modifier 57
  B. Modifier 24
  C. Modifier 25
  D. Modifier 32

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Which of the following BEST defines the term global period of surgery?
 
  A. The period of time recognized for a patient's full recovery after surgery; accounts for the materials, services, and procedures that are required for the performance of and recovery from a surgical procedure
  B. The major, invasive surgical procedure that creates a large incision along the abdominal cavity to explore, repair, remove, or transplant organs or tissues between the diaphragm and the pelvis
  C. Ordered to occur at the request of another organization, agency, or company
  D. An invasive surgical procedure that requires incision through the exterior of the body to access internal organs, structures, or cavities



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ryansturges

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A




charchew

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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