When Coding 51797 It Is Necessary to Add a Modifier

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True/False

When coding 51797 it is necessary to add a modifier -51.

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Definitions:

District Courts

The general trial courts in the United States federal court system where civil and criminal cases are filed and heard.

Trial Courts

Courts that have original jurisdiction over legal disputes, where trials are conducted, evidence is presented, and initial verdicts are made.

Appellate Courts

Appellate courts are higher courts that review the decisions of lower courts to ensure legal errors were not made during proceedings, without usually reconsidering the facts of the case.

Sexual Harassment

Unwanted or unwelcome sexual behavior, which can include unwanted advances, comments, and physical contact, creating a hostile or offensive environment.