Modifier 57 (decision for surgery) is added to an E/M code if the surgeon sees the patient and then, based upon the evaluation of the patient, decides to proceed with surgery either the same or the following day.
The US Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. defines command and control as: The exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated commander over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of the mission.
Command Supply Discipline Program. In the Army, Company Commanders are required to initiate a Command Supply Discipline Program in their respective units, in accordance with AR 710-2, appendix B, and AR 735-5, paragraph 11-1. The Command Supply Discipline Program is a compilation of existing regulatory requirements. It is a mandatory program designed to simplify command, supervisory and managerial responsibilities. Simply put, the Command Supply Discipline Program forces Company Commanders to be fiscally responsible, to maintain and account for their equipment, and to follow established Army Supply procedures.