When a physician determines that surgery is required and performs the procedure on the same day, which modifier would be appended to the E/M code?
A) -57
B) -24
C) -25
D) -54
A
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A) gently massaging the eye to promote tearing. B) having the patient hold the eye open during transport. C) carefully wiping the eye with a soft piece of sterile gauze. D) covering both eyes with a bandage.
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A) The material is accurate B) The pamphlet is interesting C) The material promotes a particular product D) The material is easy to read E) None of the above
The mucous membrane lining of the bladder is arranged in a series of folds called rugae
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Each film has an identification number that includes ________.
A. the physician's name B. the date C. the patient's name D. All of these