A Patient Is Seen by a Surgeon Who Determines That

question 1322

Multiple Choice

A patient is seen by a surgeon who determines that an emergency procedure is necessary. Identify the modifier that may be reported to indicate that the deciion to do surgery was made on this office visit.

• A) -25.
• B) -55.
• C) -57
• D) -58

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