A patient presented to the ED with a possible fractured femur. Atwo-view x-ray of the femur was performed, and the radiologistconfirmed a fracture of the femur. The patient was sent to theorthopedic department, and the fracture was treated. A few hourslater the patient was sent back to radiology for a one-view x-rayof the femur.
Attache the appropriate modifier to the second x-ray of thefemur. The modifier is:
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Modifier 51
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No modifier needed
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Modifier 78
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Modifier 59
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