Which modifier is most appropriate to report unplanned return to the OR

Which modifier is most appropriate to report unplanned return to the OR when a trauma patient undergoes an exploratory laparotomy on day 1 of the hospital course, but on day 3 he must be brought back to the OR for more extensive, unplanned procedures to stabilize him?

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CPT Knowledgebase - Jan 31, 2024