E/M Modifiers

Browse evaluation and management modifiers used for office visits, postoperative care, surgical decisions, and separately identifiable E/M services.

Unrelated Evaluation and Management Service During a Postoperative Period

All E/M Modifiers

An E/M service that is unrelated to the patient’s recent surgery.

Significant, Separately Identifiable Evaluation and Management Service

A significant, separately identifiable E/M service performed on the same day as another procedure.

Decision for Surgery

An evaluation and management service resulting in the initial decision to perform major surgery.