I had asked this before in the past but want to hear a little more opinion on this.

In the scenario for the modifier 25 to be use, the other problem must be significant and separate from the procedure.

I’ve read that in order for the other problem to be considered "significant" "This can be defined as a problem that requires considerable workup or treatment, or a problem that, if not addressed at today’s visit, would require the patient to return for another visit to address it. A minor problem or concern would not warrant the billing of an E/M service in addition to a procedure."

So based off of this definition. If a patient for example needed cryo surgery on a wart on the hand, but the patient also has concern of a mole on her face, which the doctor used her dermascope to examine and has deemed it benign, does that separate exam not qualify the use of modifier 25 as that is obviously a minor problem? Because its separate but not significant?