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CPT procedures with Modifiers.
1) 64721 - Neuroplasty or transposition : Median nerve at carpal tunnel.
Modifier: 50 - Bilateral procedure.(Right and left wrist).
2) 43235 - Esophagogastroduodenoscopy,flexible,transoral : Diagnostic.
Modifier: 53 - Discontinued procedure.
3) 28485 - Open treatment of metatarsal fracture,includes internal fixation
when performed each.
Modifier: F9 - Right hand,fifth digit.
4) 93926 - Duplex scan of lower extremity arteries :Unilateral study.
Modifier : RT - Right side (Right leg).
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1. A surgeon administered moderate sedation to perform CPT code 43235. The services were performed in a hospital setting. Can the surgeon report separately for providing moderate sedation? 2. A different physician, from the physician performing the procedure, administers moderate sedation for CPT code 31622. The procedure is performed in the physician's office. Can the different physician report separately for the moderate sedation? 3. A different physician, from the physician performing the procedure, administers moderate sedation for CPT code 36568....
1. A surgeon administered moderate sedation to perform CPT code 43235. The services were performed in...
1. A surgeon administered moderate sedation to perform CPT code 43235. The services were performed in a hospital setting. Can the surgeon report separately for providing moderate sedation? 2. A different physician, from the physician performing the procedure, administers moderate sedation for CPT code 31622. The procedure is performed in the physician's office. Can the different physician report separately for the moderate sedation? 3. A different physician, from the physician performing the procedure, administers moderate sedation for CPT code 36568....
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Answer the following questions. Remember to use the format CPT-4
code-modifier; when a modifier applies to the scenario. (No
spaces)
example: 27510-RT
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1. A surgeon administered moderate sedation to perform CPT code 43235. The services were performed in a hospital setting. Can the surgeon report separately for providing moderate sedation? 2. A different physician, from the physician performing the procedure, administers moderate sedation for CPT code 31622. The procedure is performed in the physician's office. Can the different physician report separately for the moderate sedation? 3. A different physician, from the physician performing the procedure, administers moderate sedation for CPT code 36568....
1. A surgeon administered moderate sedation to perform CPT code 43235. The services were performed in a hospital setting. Can the surgeon report separately for providing moderate sedation? 2. A different physician, from the physician performing the procedure, administers moderate sedation for CPT code 31622. The procedure is performed in the physician's office. Can the different physician report separately for the moderate sedation? 3. A different physician, from the physician performing the procedure, administers moderate sedation for CPT code 36568....
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Answer the following questions. Remember to use the format CPT-4
code-modifier; when a modifier applies to the scenario. (No
spaces)
example: 27510-RT
incorrectuestion 3 0/4 pts 4 year old patient taken to the operative suite for insertion of a central vascular access device, tunneled with port for administration of chemotherapy. The first chemo cycle will be started the following week. 36570 ncorrectQuestion 4 0/4 pts 68 year old man with severe diabetic peripheral arterial disease. The patient had been experiencing...
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