What Modifier Would Be Most Appropriate in the Following Scenario

question 25

Multiple Choice

What modifier would be most appropriate in the following scenario? Physician performs a tubal ligation on a patient ,and 3 weeks later the patient returns to the office. She now has an infected Bartholin's gland cyst. The following week the same physician performs a Bartholin's gland marsupialization.

• A) No modifier needed since they are on different dates of service
• B) -79
• C) -51
• D) 58

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Definitions:

Toxic Substance

A chemical or compound that can cause harm to living organisms through poisoning, injury, or death.

Natural Chemicals

Substances produced by living organisms found in nature that are not man-made or synthesized.

Synthetic Materials

Manufactured substances made from chemical synthesis, rather than those made from natural resources.

Hormesis

A biological phenomenon where a low dose of a harmful substance has a beneficial effect, while a high dose is toxic.