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Overview CPT modiners clanly services and procedures performed by providers. Although the CPT code and description remain unchanged, modifiers indicate that the description of the service or procedure performed has been altered. CPT modifiers are reported as two-digit numeric codes added to the five digit CPT code. (HCPCS level Il national modifiers are reported as two character alphabetical and alphanumeric codes added to the five-digit CPT or HCPCS level Il code.) Instructions Circle the most appropriate response 1. Dr. Marshall is scheduled to perform an adrenalectomy on a patient. However, after the initial incision, the patient has a run of tachycardia and a falling pulse oximetry rate. The surgery is discontinued before the adrenal gland is removed. What modifier is added to the CPT code for the adrenalectomy? a -25 b. -52 c. -53 d. -54 A patient underwent a bronchoscopy with biopsy on November 1. On November 15, the patient underwent a repeat bronchoscopy with biopsy because the biopsy sample from the procedure on November 1 was too small for pathologic analysis. Both procedures were performed by Dr. Campbell. Which modifier would be added to the bronchoscopy performed on November 15? a -76 b. -77 C. -78 d. -79 Karen Miller received the following services on May 15 annual OB/GYN examination and Pap smear, annual eye examination and eyeglass prescription check by an ophthalmologist, and cast removal from the orthopedics clinic due to a healed wrist fracture. These services were provided at a hospital outpatient department. Which modifier would be added to the codes reported? a -25 b. -27 C. -51 d. -59 ir revered tendon on the index finger of the left hand would require what informational modifier?

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ANSWER.

CPT modifiers.

   1. b) 52 - Reduced services.

   2. a) 76 - Repeat procedure or services by same physician or other

                  qualified healthcare professional.

   3.d) 59 - Distinct procedure services.

   4.b) F1 - Left hand,second finger.

   5.b) 24 - Unrelated evaluation and management service by the same physician

                 or other qualified healthcare provider during the postoperative period.

   6.d) 59 - Distinct procedure services.

7.c) 57 - Decision for surgery.

8.c) 59 - Distinct procedure services.

9.b) 58 - Staged or related procedure or service by the same physician or other qualified

               healthcare professional during the postoperative period.

10.a) 50 - Bilateral procedure.

11. d) P4 - Patient with a severe systemic disease that is constant threat to life.

12.c) 50 - Multiple procedures not used in ambulatory surgical center.

13.c) 73 - Discontinued ambulatory surgery center procedure prior to administration of anesthesia.

14.a) E3 - Upper right eyelid, F8 - Right hand,fourth digit.

15.d) 55 - Postoperative care only.

16.b) 62 - Two surgeons.

17.b) 25 - added because a procedure is performed in addition to the E/M service.

18.c) Modifiers LT(procedures performed left side of body) and RT(Procedure performed right

         side of the body).