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Radiology
Sugical Modifiers
E & M Category
Integumentary System
100

X-Ray of LT hand

What is modifier LT

100
Radiologic examination, Chest; 2 views
What is CPT code 71046
100
two surgeons
What is modifier 62
100

New patient straightforward Medical Decision Making

What is cpt code 99202

100
Erythema
What is redness of the skin
200

The patient presents for steroid injections in both knees

What is modifier 50

200

MRI

What is Magnetic resonance imaging

200
repeat procedure or service by the same physician or other qualified health care professional
What is modifier 76
200

Hospital care Subsequent High Medical Decision Making

What is CPT 99233

200
IM
what is intramuscular
300
26010
What is drainage of finger abscess: simple
300
Computed Tomography, heart, without contrast material, with quantative evaluation of coronary calcium
What is cpt code 75571
300
lower right, eyelid
What is modifer E4
300

Office or other Outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, with moderate medical decision making

What is cpt code 99214

300

Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s);1 to 5

What is CPT code 11720

400

While performing an abdominoplasty, Dr. X notices his pt.'s blood pressure rises to a dangerous level. He discontinues the procedure immediately.

What is modifier 53

400

Radiologic examination of the Bilateral hip with pelvis 2 views

What is CPT code 73521

400

Increased Procedural Service

What is modifier 22

400

Patient who has received professional services from the physician or another physician of the exact same specialty who belongs to the same group practice

What is an established patient

400
 includes the repair of wounds that require layered closure of one or more of the deeper layers of subcutaneous tissue and superficial fascia,in addtion to the skin closure.
What is intermediate repair
500

During exam MD notices skin tag on trunk. Pt. consents to removal, skin tag removal performed

What is modifier 25

500
Ultrasound guided Fine needle aspiration
What are cpt codes 10022 and 76942
500

Unplanned return to the operating/procedure room by the same physician or other QHP following the initial procedure for a related procedure during the postoperative period

What is modifier 78

500

no distinction is made between new and established patients in this department or area

What is the emergency department

500

The destruction of 18 benign lesions 

What is CPT 17111