#1
What does the HCPCS modifier -57 indicate?
Decision for surgery
ExplanationHCPCS modifier -57 indicates decision for surgery.
#2
HCPCS modifier -58 indicates:
Staged or related procedure or service by the same physician during the postoperative period
ExplanationModifier -58 indicates staged or related procedure during post-op period.
#3
What does HCPCS modifier -51 indicate?
Multiple procedures on the same day
ExplanationHCPCS modifier -51 indicates multiple procedures on the same day.
#4
What does HCPCS modifier -56 indicate?
Preoperative care only
ExplanationHCPCS modifier -56 indicates preoperative care only.
#5
Which HCPCS modifier indicates a distinct procedural service?
Modifier 22
ExplanationModifier 22 indicates increased procedural service.
#6
When would you use HCPCS modifier -LT?
To indicate a left side procedure
ExplanationHCPCS modifier -LT indicates left side procedure.
#7
HCPCS modifier -25 is used to indicate:
A separately identifiable evaluation and management service by the same physician on the same day of the procedure
ExplanationModifier -25 indicates a separately identifiable E&M service on the same day.
#8
What does the HCPCS modifier -59 indicate?
Distinct procedural service
ExplanationHCPCS modifier -59 indicates distinct procedural service.
#9
HCPCS modifier -52 is used to indicate:
Reduced services
ExplanationHCPCS modifier -52 indicates reduced services.
#10
HCPCS modifier -76 is used for:
Repeat Procedure or Service by the Same Physician
ExplanationModifier -76 is used for repeat procedures by the same physician.
#11
Which HCPCS modifier is used to indicate a service or procedure was provided by more than one physician or other qualified healthcare professional?
Modifier 55
ExplanationModifier 55 indicates service by multiple physicians.
#12
HCPCS modifier -33 is used to indicate:
Preventive service
ExplanationModifier -33 indicates a preventive service.
#13
When would you use HCPCS modifier -79?
Unrelated procedure or service by the same physician during the postoperative period
ExplanationHCPCS modifier -79 indicates unrelated procedure during post-op period.
#14
When is HCPCS modifier -32 used?
Service performed in part by a resident under the direction of a teaching physician
ExplanationHCPCS modifier -32 indicates service by resident under teaching physician's direction.