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

Major surgical procedures have a 90-day global period that includes all normal post-operative care before and after the surgery.

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

Modifier -79 indicates an unrelated procedure or service performed by the same physician during the post-operative period.

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

Modifier -76 is used when the same physician repeats a procedure or service on the same day or during the post-operative period.

Question 4

Modifier -22 is used when a procedure requires:

Accepted Answer

Substantially more work than typically required

Answer

Modifier -22 indicates unusual procedural services where the work is substantially greater than typically required, and additional documentation must support the modifier.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Right side and left side of the body

Answer

Modifiers -RT and -LT indicate the right and left sides of the body respectively, used for procedures performed on paired anatomical structures.

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