If the subsequent surgery is unrelated to the initial surgery and both are performed by the same surgeon, refer to CPT® modifier 79 If the subsequent surgery is related to the initial surgery but does not require a return to the operating room, and both are performed by the same surgeon...
Policy Manual, chapter one, also addresses that minor surgical procedures include the decision for surgery E/M service; E/M of a second, unrelated problem would be eligible for consideration of modifier 25. Summary for Use of Modifier –25 in Association with Hospital Outpatient Services · Modif...