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Turn to Modifier 52 for Reduced - Not Discontinued - Service

Published on Fri Apr 17, 2015

Don’t get confused by similarities.  When deciding which modifier applies to a case that didn’t go as planned, be sure you separate modifier 52 (Reduced services) from modifier 53 (Discontinued procedure).  To apply modifier 52 instead of 53, the reduction of services must occur by choice (either the physician’s or the patient’s) rather than necessity. If your physician determines that the [...]
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