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mia

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What modifier is appended when, during the course of a basilar skull procedure, two surgeons each performs a different procedure, each with a different CPT code?
 
  A) -62 Two surgeons
  B) -66 Surgical team
  C) -80 Assistant surgeon
  D) No modifier is required.

Question 2

Main anterior bony part of a vertebra:
 
  A) annulus fibrosus.
  B) intervertebral disc.
  C) nucleus pulposus
  D) vertebral body.


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JaynaD87

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

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


mia

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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