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go.lag · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

List three reasons that modifiers are used.

Question 2

Modifier ___________________ _ reports unusual anesthesia.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

joshbk44 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Any three of the following can be listed:
When a service or procedure has both a technical and professional component

When a service or procedure has been performed by more than one physician

When a service or procedure has been performed in more than one location

When a service or procedure has taken a longer amount of time to complete than routinely would occur

When a service or procedure has been reduced or increased

When only part of a procedure was completed

When a bilateral procedure was performed

When a service or procedure has been completed multiple times

When an unusual event occurred during the procedure

When an accompanying or adjunctive procedure was performed

Answer to Question 2

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