As a rule, the following guidelines may be used in determining whether a surgical assistant is required EXCEPT

a. The place of service is either a hospital or a surgi-center.
b. Follow-up days are listed in the RVS for each procedure.
c. Services are too complex for an assistant.
d. The 50% allowance for an assistant surgeon is available.


D

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