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E & M Modifiers Quiz

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CPT codes, descriptions and other data only are copyright 1999 American Medical Association (AMA) (or such other date of publication of CPT). All Rights Reserved. Applicable FARS/DFARS apply.

Quiz

1. A patient had knee surgery. The patient was seen for an evaluation and management (E&M) service within the postoperative period due to an infection within the knee. What modifier do you use?
2. The patient had surgery on the left knee. Within the postoperative period, the patient needed to be seen for an E&M as he/she was having problems with the right knee. What modifier do you use?
3. The patient had an earache. The provider examined the patient, billed using an E&M service, and determined that the patient needed to have the earwax removed (CPT code 69210). What modifier do you use with the E&M code?
4. The patient went to see a cardiologist. The cardiologist examined the patient, billed for an E&M service, and determined that surgery needed to be performed right away. The surgery is a major procedure. What modifier do you use on the E&M service?

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