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swpotter12

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In which of the circumstances would an Evaluation and Management code require a modifier?
 
  A) A surgeon sees a patient during the postoperative period for an unrelated reason.
  B) The service was required by an insurance company or a legal authority.
  C) The service resulted in a decision to perform surgery within 24 hours.
  D) All of the above

Question 2

Modifiers are used on codes for medical and surgical procedures when:
 
  A) multiple procedures are performed during the same surgery.
  B) Medicare denies the claim due to lack of medical necessity.
  C) the anesthesiologist administers general anesthesia.
  D) surgical services before, during and after are bundled together.



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katara

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A




swpotter12

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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