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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