CMS noted that modifier 25 was used inappropriately over 35% of the time in a 2002 review

You are giving a talk on hunting safety. A hunter asks you when one should attempt to rewarm a hand or foot that is frostbitten. Your best response should be:

A) "You never want to rewarm a frozen body part since that can cause additional damage." B) "Only attempt to rewarm a frozen body part if the person still has some feeling in it." C) "It is best to attempt rewarming in any situation because the benefit of rewarming outweighs the risk of not rewarming." D) "Rewarming should only take place when there is no chance that the tissue will refreeze."

Which one of the following techniques is the single best technique that OEC Technicians can use to prevent the spread of infection?

a. Disinfecting their equipment b. Wearing gloves c. Washing their hands d. Getting immunizations