Assignment task: Read the following scenarios and append the correct modifier.
1. An orthopedic surgeon sees the patient in the ED for a complicated hip fracture and determines that emergency surgery is needed. The surgery is performed on the same day.
2. The patient is seen for his annual physical. The physician is also addressing his chronic medical problems and refills his prescription medications.
3. The patient is seen for a second opinion consultation as required by his health insurance.
4. A 35-year old patient seen in the physician's office for his yearly physical (CPT code 99395- Preventive Medicine E/M). During the exam, the patient request that the physician remove mole on his shoulder. What CPT modifier would be appended to the office visit code to explain that the E/M service was unrelated to preventive medicine visit?
5. The patient has a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and is discharged home with no complaints. Two days later, the patient returns to the surgeon's office complaining of abdominal pain. The diagnostic reveal kidney stone. Which modifier appropriately describes this office visit during the global period?