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November 30, 2022
Decision for Surgery. An evaluation and management service that resulted in the initial decision to perform surgery may be identified by adding modifier 57 to the appropriate level of E/M service.
Major surgery includes E/M services provided on the day of or the day before a major surgical procedure.
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