Modifier 57

Do you need to use modifier 57 if a surgeon does a inpatient consult and procedure on the same day?

Modifier 57

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57 modifier

The 57 modifier is placed on E/M code when the service (E/M) is performed on day before or day of a MAJOR surgical procedure (90 day global), and the E/M resulted in decision to perform surgery.