Modifiers to CPT codes indicate ____.
A. that additional codes are needed
B. that some special circumstance applies to the service
C. synonyms
D. inclusions
E. exclusions
B. that some special circumstance applies to the service
The two-digit modifiers indicate that one or more special circumstance applies to the service or procedure the physician performed.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).