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Patient post-op pain? If it’s really unrelated to surgery, use modifier 24
Question: Our surgeon did a knee replacement on a patient, which put her on a walker and crutches for an extended period of time. Using the crutches caused her back pain, and she saw the surgeon about it. Can the surgeon claim an E/M with modifier 24? Or is this considered a “related” condition?
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