Explain the Four Applications of Modifier -51

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Essay

Explain the four applications of modifier -51.

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Definitions:

Orally

Pertaining to the mouth; often used to describe the administration of medication or nutrients through the mouth.

Korotkoff Sounds

Sounds heard through a stethoscope during blood pressure measurements, associated with changes in blood flow.

Diaphragm

A dome-shaped muscular partition separating the thorax from the abdomen, playing a major role in breathing.

Stethoscope

A medical instrument used to listen to the internal sounds of the body, such as the heart and lungs.