Laminotomy, one lumbar interspace with decompression of nerve roots, with excessive bleeding and lysis of scar tissue with sharp dissection requires an additional 60 minutes of time in surgery. What is a correct modifier to report the extended time?
A) -58 Staged procedure
B) -22 Increased procedural service
C) -50 Bilateral procedure
D) -52 Reduced services

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Modifier -22 is used to indicate that a procedure required significantly more time or effort than typically required, which fits the scenario of excessive bleeding and lysis of scar tissue requiring additional surgery time.

Laminotomy, One Lumbar Interspace with Decompression of Nerve Roots, with Excessive