CPC CPT Modifiers & Special Coding Situations 2

Question 1

What is the global surgery package period for a major surgical procedure?

Accepted Answer

90 days

Answer

0 days

Answer

10 days

Answer

30 days

Question 2

Modifier -79 is used to identify a procedure performed during the post-operative period that is:

Accepted Answer

Unrelated to the original procedure

Answer

Related to the original procedure

Answer

A staged procedure

Answer

A repeat procedure by the same physician

Question 3

When a procedure is performed a second time by the same physician due to a complication, which modifier is used?

Accepted Answer

-76

Answer

-77

Answer

-78

Answer

-79

Question 4

Modifier -22 is used when a procedure requires:

Accepted Answer

Substantially more work than typically required

Answer

Less work than usual

Answer

Work performed by two physicians

Answer

Unusual anesthesia circumstances

Question 5

The -RT and -LT modifiers are used to indicate:

Accepted Answer

Right side and left side of the body

Answer

Real-time and laboratory test services

Answer

Revised treatment and long-term treatment

Answer

Regular time and late-evening services

Question 6

Which modifier indicates that a procedure was performed by an assistant surgeon?

Accepted Answer

-80

Answer

-62

Answer

-66

Answer

-81