Multiple Choice
An endoscopy procedure was started on a patient who was scheduled and prepped for a total colonoscopy. The physician was unable to advance the scope beyond the splenic flexure due to unforeseen circumstances. Which of the following modifiers is appended to the colonoscopy code?
A) None; the procedure would be billed without a modifier.
B) None; the procedure would not be billed.
C) 52
D) 53
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
Verified
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