A graft was performed 10 days following an allograft application to allow the underlying tissues time to heal. The surgeon knows at the time of the allograft that the grafting will be performed within 10 to 15 days. What is a correct modifier?
A) -22 Increased Procedural Services
B) -58 Staged procedure
C) -52 Reduced services
D) -50 Bilateral Procedure

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The correct modifier is -58 for a Staged procedure. This modifier is used when a procedure is planned or anticipated (staged) at the time of the original procedure and performed during the postoperative period of the initial procedure.

A Graft Was Performed 10 Days Following an Allograft Application