Which of the following is a reason to use a modifier when coding?

a. When codes are newly issued by the federal government
b. If a patient receives multiple radiology tests in the same setting on the same day
c. When the Federal Register's website is down
d. If CMS guidelines have been enforced for a period of over 6 months

B

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____________________ is a measure of the degree of patient disease or injury.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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