A patient is to have a diagnostic arthroscopy of the left knee. The physician inserted the arthroscope and the patient went into respiratory distress. The arthroscope was withdrawn and the procedure was terminated. What is a correct modifier?

A. -51 Multiple procedures
B. -53 Discontinued procedure
C. -76 Repeat procedure
D. -26 Professional component


Answer: B

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