When Multiple Surgeons Perform the Complete Skull Base Procedure (Approach

Multiple Choice

When multiple surgeons perform the complete skull base procedure (approach procedure, definitive procedure, reconstruction/repair) , each surgeon reports only the code for the specific procedure each performed. If one surgeon performs all of the procedures, then all the applicable codes are reported and a modifier is added to the secondary procedure code(s) . Which modifier is added?

A) 51
B) 62
C) No modifier is needed.
D) 59