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armygirl

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When one physician performed the postoperative management and another physician performed the surgical procedure, the postoperative component may be identified by adding modifier ________ to the usual procedure number.
 A) -32
  B) -24
  C) -55
  D) -47

Question 2

Key phrases within this modifier description are extenuating circumstances and those that threaten the well-being of the patient.
 A) -52
  B) -53
  C) -22
  D) None of the choices are correct



Mollythedog

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B



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