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soccerdreamer_17

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To locate a code in the CPT index, the coder can look under the affected organ or anatomic site of the condition.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Question 2

Codes identified by the symbol of a circle with a slash through it (null symbol) are:
 
  required to use modifier -51.
 
  exempt from modifier -51.
 
  exempt from modifier -50.
 
  required to be stand-alone codes.
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jamesnevil303

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

Answer: exempt from modifier -51.


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