Medical modifiers
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- Q1
Which medical modifier is used when multiple procedures were done under the same anaesthetic?
0008
0005
0032
0011
20s - Q2
Which modifier will a surgeon use for a GP Assistant?
0051
0009
0011
0008
20s - Q3
When a surgeon does surgery on a person with a BMI >35, which modifiers should he charge?
0023
0019
0011
0018
20s - Q4
What percentage is added to the claim for a Specialist Assistant?
Add 15%
Add 33.33%
Add 20%
Add 50%
20s - Q5
Which of the following modifiers requires time to be entered, in order for it to be correctly calculated?
0005
0069
0023
0034
20s - Q6
If surgery was done in the prone position, which modifier can the anaesthetist claim?
0013
0035
0034
0032
20s - Q7
Which modifier is used by the surgeon and anaesthetist when surgery on a neonate is done?
0019
0011
0018
0017
20s - Q8
Which modifier can be charged when endoscopic instruments are used during intranasal surgery?
0069
0051
0034
0039
20s - Q9
What percentage will be added to the tariff for surgery on a neonate?
Add 50%
Add 10%
Add 20%
Add 33.33%
20s - Q10
When a head, neck or shoulder procedure was done that has 3 anaesthetic units, how many additional units can be added for modifier 0034?
2 a/u
1 a/q
3 a/u
0 a/u
20s - Q11
How is modifier 0011 (emergency surgery) calculated?
12 clinical units per 1/2 hour
Add 50%
Add 25%
2 a/u per 1/4 hour for the first hour, thereafter 3 a/u per 1/4 hour
20s - Q12
What percentage will be added to a surgery claim for a GP assistant?
Add 20%
Add 50%
Add 33.33 %
Add 10%
20s - Q13
Which modifier indicates time spend on an anaesthetic claim?
0039
0013
0023
0011
20s - Q14
Which modifier is used to indicate emergency surgery?
0018
0074
0051
0011
20s - Q15
How much can an ENT surgeon add if he uses endoscopic instruments during intranasal surgery (0069)?
10%
50%
80%
20%
20s