#1
What does modifier -52 indicate in medical coding?
Reduced services
Diagnostic test
Multiple procedures
Surgical procedure
#2
Which of the following modifiers is used to indicate a procedure performed on the left side of the body?
#3
What does modifier -51 indicate in medical coding?
Multiple procedures
Bilateral procedures
Diagnostic test
Surgical procedure
#4
What is the purpose of modifier -50 in medical coding?
To indicate a bilateral procedure
To indicate a diagnostic test
To indicate a repeat procedure
To indicate a surgical procedure
#5
When is modifier -25 used?
For separate procedures
For emergency procedures
For diagnostic tests
For preventive services
#6
Modifier -59 is used to indicate:
Distinct procedural service
Repeat procedure
Bilateral procedure
Surgical procedure
#7
What does modifier -22 signify in medical coding?
Increased procedural services
Emergency procedure
Repeat procedure
Unusual procedural services
#8
What is the purpose of modifier -26 in medical coding?
Professional component
Technical component
Global surgery
Diagnostic test
#9
Modifier -57 is used to indicate:
Decision for surgery
Repeat procedure
Postoperative care
Assist at surgery
#10
Modifier -58 is used to indicate:
Postoperative care only
Stage or related procedure
Staged or related procedure
Preoperative care only
#11
Modifier -76 is used to indicate:
Unplanned hospital admission
Repeat procedure by same physician
Repeat procedure by another physician
Repeat procedure in a different session or setting
#12
When using modifier -25, what does it indicate?
Emergency procedure
Separate procedure
Preventive service
Repeat procedure
#13
Which modifier is used to indicate two surgeons performing the same procedure?
#14
When using modifier -52, what should be included in the documentation to support its use?
Reduced level of service
Total anesthesia time
Description of reduced procedure
Increased procedural services
#15
What is the purpose of modifier -32 in medical coding?
Service provided under emergency circumstances
Mandated service
Service related to a workers' compensation case
Service provided to an infant less than 1 year old
#16
Which modifier indicates a discontinued outpatient procedure due to extenuating circumstances?
#17
What does modifier -78 signify in medical coding?
Unplanned return to the operating room
Unplanned hospital admission
Return to the operating or procedure room for a related procedure during the postoperative period
Return to the operating or procedure room for a related procedure within the same course of treatment