The Modifier -25 Is Used to Indicate

question 80

Multiple Choice

The modifier -25 is used to indicate:

• A) prolonged evaluation and management (E/M) service.
• B) unrelated E/M service by the same physician during a postoperative period.
• C) significant, separately identifiable E/M service by the same physician on the same day of the procedure or other service.
• D) reduced services.

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