Question

QUESTION 5

1. Which diagnosis is sequenced first in the following burn case: second-degree burn of the leg, third-degree burn of the wrist, first-degree burn of the foot?

   	A.	Third-degree burn of the wrist
   	B.	Second-degree burn of the leg
   	C.	First-degree burn of the foot
   	D.	Any may be sequenced first

During surgery, Ms. Johnson demonstrates distress and the physician must discontinue the procedure. Which modifier should be used to report this circumstance?

	A.	-53
	B.	-22
	C.	-52
	D.	-57

Answer 1

The third degree burn of the wrist should be sequenced first since it is afull thickness burns.injure all the skin layers and tissue under the skin. These burns always require medical treatment.

2 53 (discontinued the procedure)

The other codes are follows

22-Increased Procedural Services (surgical/procedures codes only)

52-Partially Reduced/Eliminated Services

57-An evaluation and management (E/M) service that resulted in the initial decision to perform the surgery may be identified

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