Multiple Choice
When performing an endoscopy on a patient who is scheduled and prepped for a total colonoscopy, if the physician is unable to advance the scope beyond the splenic flexure due to unforeseen circumstances, modifier _______ is appended to the colonoscopy code.
A) 78
B) 53
C) 58
D) 79
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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