A Physician Performs a Breast Biopsy for a Suspicious Lump

question 14

Multiple Choice

A physician performs a breast biopsy for a suspicious lump. The results of this biopsy will determine if the surgeon will progress with further resection or conclude the procedure. The physician awaits the intraoperative results before proceeding. What modifier is assigned to the biopsy code?

• A) -59
• B) -57
• C) -52
• D) -58

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Definitions:

Percent

A unit of measure that represents one hundredth of a whole, commonly used to describe proportions.

Result

The outcome or final value obtained after performing a calculation or a series of operations.

Final Value

The ultimate quantity or result that is arrived at after all calculations or changes have been applied.

Result

The consequence or effect obtained after performing a specific action or series of actions.