Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. When add-on codes are used, the coder should also use modifier -51 to identify more than one code.
2. Modifier 63 (for a procedure performed on infants less than 4 kg should only be used in coding surgical procedures.
3. If a physician repeats a basic procedure performed by another physician, the modifier -77 should be used.
4. All coded and billed services or procedures must be documented in the patient's medical record.
5. Codes reported for services and procedures performed on the same day should be ranked from lowest to the highest rate of reimbursement.
1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE
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