Modifier -52, Reduced Services, Is Used to Indicate

question 17

Multiple Choice

Modifier -52, reduced services, is used to indicate:

• A)a service was discontinued
• B)changes to the description of the code
• C)a service was reduced without changing the definition of the code
• D)the procedure was terminated at the request of the patient

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Definitions:

Processing speed

The rate at which an individual can complete cognitive tasks or absorb and react to incoming information.

Social relationships

Bonds or connections between individuals in a society, characterized by varying degrees of intimacy, mutual assistance, and obligations.

Aging adults

Individuals in the later stage of life who experience changes in physical health, cognitive ability, and social roles as part of the aging process.

Western cultures

A term referring to societies that are based in the Western part of the world, primarily characterized by democratic values, individualism, and a capitalist economic system.