Modifier -32 Is Used to Indicate a Service Is Mandated

question 19

Multiple Choice

Modifier -32 is used to indicate a service is mandated. Which of the following is an example of when a service is "mandated?"

• A)Another physician requests a second opinion.
• B)An insurance company requires a second opinion prior to surgery.
• C)The patient requests a second opinion.
• D)All of the above.

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Definitions:

Punishment

A concept in behaviorism that involves applying an unpleasant stimulus or removing a pleasant stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Rewarding Stimulus

A stimulus that increases the likelihood of a particular behavior by providing a positive outcome or pleasure when the behavior is performed.

Positive Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology where a desirable stimulus is presented after a behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Response Strengthened

This term describes the process by which a behavior becomes more likely to occur as a result of reinforcement.