Dr Breckell Is Scheduled to Perform a Cyst Removal on Haley's

question 54

Multiple Choice

Dr. Breckell is scheduled to perform a cyst removal on Haley's right hand. After he begins the procedure, he notices that the cyst is much larger than anticipated and is involved with nerves and ligaments in the right thumb. Complete cyst removal takes 30 minutes longer than expected. Which modifier would you use to describe this special circumstance?

• A) 22: Increased Procedural Services
• B) 26: Professional Component
• C) TC: Technical Component
• D) 50: Bilateral Procedure
• E) 51: Multiple Procedures

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Definitions:

Profit Margin

A financial metric that measures the percentage of profit a company retains after deducting its expenses from its total revenue.

Current Liabilities

Financial obligations a company owes and is due within a year.

Dividend Payout Ratio

The proportion of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders as dividends, often expressed as a percentage of net income.

Sales Increase

The growth in revenue or number of units sold over a specific period, often used as a measure of business performance.