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- When to Use Post-Op Modifiers 58, 78, 79 - AAPC
Modifier 78 In contrast to post-op modifier 58 (which involves a planned return to the OR), you should append modifier 78 Unplanned return to the operating procedure room by the same physician or other qualified health care professional following initial procedure for a related procedure during the postoperative period when treatment for
- Modifier 78 fact sheet - Novitas Solutions
Modifier 78 is used to report an unplanned return to the operating or procedure room, by the same physician, following an initial procedure for a related procedure during the post-operative period
- 78 - JE Part B - Noridian - Noridian Medicare
Return to Operating Room for related surgery during post op period This modifier is appended to another surgical code for an unplanned return trip to the operating room during global post op (10 or 90 days)
- Modifier 78 Description, Examples Documentation Guidelines
What is Modifier 78? Modifier 78 is used when the healthcare provider wants to bill the insurance payer for an unplanned return to the operating room following a surgical procedure
- Difference Between Modifiers 58, 78, and 79 in Medical Coding!
Modifiers 58, 78, and 79 can be confusing in medical coding This guide breaks down their differences, usage rules, and impact on reimbursement and compliance
- Guide to Modifier 78: Definition, Description, and Proper Use
What is Modifier 78? Modifier 78 is one of the easier modifiers and relatively straightforward It’s used when there’s an unplanned return to the operating room by the same physician following an initial procedure
- What do you Understand by the Modifiers 58, 78 and 79?
What is the key difference between Modifier 78 and Modifier 79? Modifier 78 is used for related, unplanned procedures that require a return to the operating room, while Modifier 79 is used for unrelated procedures performed during the postoperative period
- 78: The “Complications” Modifier - AAPC Knowledge Center
The term “related procedure” in the modifier 78 descriptor means the follow-up procedure is related to the original surgery, not to the underlying condition that prompted the original surgery
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