The Modifier -57 Is Used to Indicate

question 71

Multiple Choice

The modifier -57 is used to indicate:

• A) repeat procedure by the same physician.
• B) unrelated evaluation and management (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) a decision for surgery.

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Definitions:

Prevalence Rate

The proportion of a population found to have a condition or disease at a specific time.

Diagnosable Levels

Thresholds of symptom severity or frequency that must be met for a formal diagnosis to be made.

Psychological Experience

The subjective interpretation and reaction to emotional, cognitive, and behavioral processes within an individual.

Vasocongestion

The increase of blood flow to specific parts of the body, leading to swelling or engorgement, often occurring in sexual arousal.