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09madisonrousseau09

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When two or more modifiers are necessary to completely define a service, the medical office assistant should:
 
  list each modifier on the same line as the CPT code, separated by commas.
  repeat the CPT code and append each modifier as many times as necessary.
  attach a special report instead of using the modifiers.
  append modifier -99 to the basic procedure code and list the other modifiers as part of the description of service.

Question 2

Anesthesia is reimbursed according to the:
 
  type of drug administered.
  type of surgery or procedure being performed.
  time under anesthesia.
  experience of the anesthesiologist.


ApricotDream

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: append modifier -99 to the basic procedure code and list the other modifiers as part of the description of service.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: time under anesthesia.



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