AAPC Surgical Package and Global Period Rules 2

Question 1

Which modifier is used when a surgeon makes an unplanned return to the OR for a complication related to the original procedure?

Accepted Answer

-78

Answer

Modifier -78 is used for an unplanned return to the operating room for a complication resulting from the original procedure.

Question 2

What preoperative period is included in the global surgical package for a major surgery?

Accepted Answer

The one day immediately before the surgery date

Answer

For major surgical procedures, the global package includes the one day immediately before the surgery date as the preoperative period.

Question 3

Which modifier should be appended to an E/M service provided during the postoperative global period for a condition unrelated to the surgery?

Accepted Answer

-24

Answer

Modifier -24 is appended to an E/M service to indicate it was provided during the postoperative period for a condition unrelated to the original surgery.

Question 4

If a surgeon performs only the postoperative management for a patient whose surgery was done by another physician, which modifier applies?

Accepted Answer

-55

Answer

Modifier -55 indicates the physician performed only the postoperative management portion of the global surgical package.

Question 5

What does CPT modifier -54 indicate when appended to a surgical code?

Accepted Answer

Surgical care only, without pre- or postoperative management

Answer

Modifier -54 indicates the physician performed the surgical procedure only and did not provide pre- or postoperative management.

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AAPC Surgical Package and Global Period Rules 2