When a Physician Performs a Surgical Procedure but Does NOT

question 63

Multiple Choice

When a physician performs a surgical procedure but does NOT provide the preoperative and/or postoperative management, the coder should use modifier:

• A) -54.
• B) -55.
• C) -56.
• D) -58.

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Definitions:

Workplace

The physical or virtual location where employees perform their job duties, encompassing office buildings, home offices, or any other designated work settings.

Informal Communication System

Communication that takes place outside formal channels, often spontaneously or through social interactions.

Formal Organizations

Structured groups characterized by well-defined roles, regulations, and systems intended to achieve collective goals efficiently.

Synergy

The creation of a whole that is greater than the simple sum of its parts, often in a collaborative context.