A Re-Excision to Remove Additional Tissue During a Subsequent Encounter

question 29

Multiple Choice

A re-excision to remove additional tissue during a subsequent encounter in the postoperative period is:

• A) included in the original procedure code.
• B) reported with modifier 58.
• C) reported with modifier 76.
• D) reported with modifier 51.

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Definitions:

Balloon Catheter

A medical device consisting of a thin tube and an inflatable balloon that is used to open up blocked or narrowed blood vessels.

Transient Ischemic Attack

Temporary interruption of blood flow in the brain caused by small clots closing off blood vessels, may also be referred to as a TIA.

Warning Stroke

Also known as a transient ischemic attack, it is a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain, indicating the potential for a future stroke.

Blood Flow

The continuous circulation of blood through the cardiovascular system, delivering oxygen and nutrients to and removing waste products from tissues.