George is brought into the emergency room after an accident while cutting fruit, which involves a ma
After an expanded problem-focused history and physical examination are documented, the high medical decision making recommends emergent major surgery to repair the damaged radial artery and the radial tendons. Which of the following best reflects the performed E/M service and modifier usage?
a. Emergency department services; level 5 with modifier 25
b. Emergency department services; level 3 with modifier 57
c. Emergency department services; level 5 with modifier 57
d. No E/M service reportable since this falls within the global period of surgery
b) Emergency department services; level 3 with modifier 57
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