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. Guidelines and Instructions Submit this modifier to indicate that another procedure was performed during the...
However, a separate E/M service may be considered for reimbursement if the patient’s condition required services above and beyond the usual care associated with the procedure or service provided and modifier -25 is appended to the E/M code. None of the usual pre-service, intraservice, or p...