Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) — Question 114

A patient is seen by a surgeon who determines that an emergency procedure is necessary. Identify the modifier that may be reported to indicate that the deciion to do surgery was made on this office visit.

Answer options

• A. -25.
• B. -55.
• C. -57
• D. -58

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct modifier is -57, which indicates that the decision for surgery was made during the office visit. Option -25 is used for significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management service, while -55 and -58 are unrelated to the decision for surgery in this context.