Modifier -79 is used to indicate an unrelated procedure or service performed by the same physician during the postoperative (global) period.
-57 = decision for surgery
-25 = significant, separately identifiable E/M
-55 = postoperative management only
Modifier usage is a high-yield CPC exam topic.
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