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