Question

question 10

what modifier is used to report an evaluation and management service mandated by a court order?

24
32
57
62

Explanation:

Identify the purpose of each modifier

• Modifier 24: Unrelated evaluation and management service by the same physician during a postoperative period.
• Modifier 32: Mandated services (services related to physical, psychiatric, or other examinations required by a third-party payer, governmental, legislative, or regulatory requirement, including court orders).
• Modifier 57: Decision for surgery.
• Modifier 62: Two surgeons.

Match the scenario to the correct modifier

• The question asks for a modifier used to report an evaluation and management service mandated by a court order.
• This falls under mandated services, which corresponds to Modifier 32.

Answer:

• 24
• 32 (Correct answer)
• 57
• 62