Which of the Following Questions Would Lead a Coder to Select

Multiple Choice

Which of the following questions would lead a coder to select modifier -52?

A) Was the procedure discontinued after anesthesia but prior to completion?
B) Was the procedure performed on an anatomical site that has laterality?
C) Did the procedure performed involve less than the procedure described by the code?
D) Was the procedure more difficult or time-consuming or did it require extra work on the part of the surgeon?