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Oct 29th, 2009 - klassen49015
modifers
What modifier should be used to indicate a separate procedure (hospitalization) by a separate physician during the postoperative period?
Oct 29th, 2009 - Codapedia Editor 1,399
modifier
If you are the surgeon, then for Medicare patients, you can't bill with any modifier unless a return trip to the OR is required.
If you're not the surgeon, no modifier is required.
Nov 2nd, 2009 - awarnke 2
59 51 can be used
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