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Modifiers
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100
What is the surgical fixation of a joint?
What is Arthrodesis.
100
Modifier for Anesthesia by surgeon
What is Modifier 47.
100
Conversion of previous hip surgery to total hip arthroplasty, left side
What is 27132-LT.
100
Bilateral sinusotomy of the frontal, maxillary, and sphenoid sinuses.
What is 31090-50.
100
Fracture management codes include what?
What is Pinning Open or closed treatment of the fracture Application and removal of the initial cast or splint Normal, uncomplicated follow-up care
200
What is the long bone of the thigh?
What is the femur?
200
What is the modifier for Multiple procedures?
What is Modifier -51.
200
Arthroscopy of the right ankle with fusion of the tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints.
What is 29899-RT.
200
Distal Chevron osteotomy, right
What is 28296-RT.
200
Open carpal tunnel decompression surgery is classified in what system?
What is the Nervous system.
300
These are examples of what device: Pins, screws, and/or plates are inserted to stablize the injury ORIF
What is internal fixation device.
300
What is the modifier for Two surgeons?
What is Modifier -62.
300
Partial anterovertical laryngectomy
What is 31380.
300
Lateral rhinotomy, left.
What is 30118-LT.
300
When the control of bleeding is performed during a procedure, it is considered an _________ part of the procedure and is not reported separately.
What is integral.
400
Avulsion of the fibula
What is Wagstaff-LeFort fracture.
400
What is the modifier for Discontinued procedure?
What is Modifier -53.
400
Surgical thoracoscopy with excision of pericardial mass
What is 32661.
400
Emergency department physician places endotracheal tube for a patient in respiratory distress
What is 31603.
400
When a bone marrow biopsy is performed using a needle or trocar, report code __________ which describes the procedure for obtaining bone marrow tissue for biopsy.
What is 38221.
500
Visual examination of the inside of a joint
What is Arthroscopy.
500
What is the modifier for Surgical Team?
What is Modifier -66.
500
Excision of tracheal tumor using cervical approach
What is 31785.
500
Bronchial brush biopsy via transglottic catheterization.
What is 31717.
500
These are examples of what type of fractures: Broken bone that does not protrude the skin No open wounds
What is Closed fracture.
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