Question

2. Corneal donation was available that was a match for Henry, and surgery was scheduled for early the next morning.Which modifier will you use for the decision for the surgery?(57,54,53,55)

Answer 1

For the decision of surgery modifier 57 is used .

Explanation: Modifier 57 is used for indication of evaluation and management service that is useful in making intial decision to perform surgery either the day before or the day of the surgery.

Modifier 53 is used when all surgical procedures have been begun but discontinued due to some reason.

Modifier 54 is used when surgery is performed in one state and postoperative care is provided in another state.

Modifier 55-when surgical procedure and postoperative care are provided by different physician and health care team.

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