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Modifiers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The modifier for bilateral procedure surgery on both right and left nerves | -50 Bilateral Procedure |
| When a surgical procedure is planned to be done in two or more operations, the modifier for the additional procedures | -58 Staged procedure |
| When work is done again, the modifier ___is for repeat procedure. | -76 Repeat procedure |
| The professional work of interpreting and reporting on radiological studies | -26 Professional component |
| When two surgeons are in the operating room, and each handling a separate aspect of the procedure. Which modifier is used? | -62 Two surgeons |
| When multiple surgical procedures are performed on one area of the body, which modifier is used? | -51 Multiple procedures |
| A procedure is started but stopped because of an event such as problems with the patient’s tolerating it, which modifier is used? | -53 Discontinued procedure |
| Which appendix in CPT contains the Summary of Modifier 51 exempt codes | Appendix E |
| In CPT, what do Category II codes report? | Services to track performance measurement |
| In CPT, what do Category III codes report? | Emerging technology, services, and procedures |