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AAMA CMA Practice Question

If a physician encounters more complexities that demand substantial additional time and effort during a surgical operation than is usually required, how should this be conveyed in the code submitted for billing purposes?

  • Apply the modifier meant for a separate, significant E&M service performed on the same day by the same provider, which is not related to surgical procedures.

  • Use the modifier denoting an E&M service during the postoperative period that is not associated with the surgery performed.

  • Attach the modifier that specifically indicates an increase in the work required due to the procedure's complexity and extended time beyond the standard.

  • Incorporate the modifier designed for prolonged services beyond the typical visit time, which has since been deprecated.

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