Modifiers are used on codes for medical and surgical procedures when:
A) multiple procedures are performed during the same surgery.
B) Medicare denies the claim due to lack of medical necessity.
C) the anesthesiologist administers general anesthesia.
D) surgical services before, during and after are bundled together.
Answer: A
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