Modifier -79, Unrelated Procedure or Service by the Same Physician

question 14

Multiple Choice

Modifier -79, unrelated procedure or service by the same physician or other qualified health care professional during the postoperative period, is used on what type of service?

• A)E/M
• B)surgery
• C)anesthesia
• D)all of the above

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