Procedural.
Consultative.
Professional. 
Explanatory. 

2. The use of modifier -26, ____________ is most often used by ___________:

Professional component only; radiologists.
Technical component only; neurosurgeons.
Consultative component only; cardiovascular surgeons.
Explanatory component only; Primary Care physicians. 

3. An extended, additional (2nd) opinion consultation required by an HMO, in an office, would be coded as:

99243
99241-32
99241-23
99242-32

4. There are ________ modifiers concerning anesthesia.

2; -73, -74
1; -47
3; -47, -48, -49.
None of the above answers are correct.

5. Which of the following are considered acceptable ways (to most carriers) of using modifier -50?

69300-RT
      69300-LT
69300-50      QTY 2 (on the CMS-1500 form)
69300
     69300-50
All of the above are acceptable.

6. When using modifier -51, it is recommended that:

-51 is used on all procedures for that section.
The RT or LT identifier be added as appropriate without a modifier.
The highest charge procedure be listed first
A report is included or you will not be reimbursed.

7. If a procedure is reduced or eliminated in part then use modifier:

 -22.
-42.
-32.
-52.

8. If a patient elects to cancel a procedure before it takes place, then the use of modifier -53 would be appropriate:

That's True.
That's False.
Use it only if the patient discovers the physician is not licensed for that procedure. 
 It depends on the particular situation. There is not sufficient information.

9. If a physician wishes to charge a colleague or relative less than customary, then modifier -52, ___________ is the recommended modifier. Is this True?

"Professional Courtesy", Yes
"Reduced Service", No
"Family Discount", Yes.
No modifier is appropriate, No.

10.  This modifier, ________ ,  ______  is appended to the E & M code when the main focus of the visit is to recommend major surgery performed that day or the next day:
 25; Separately identifiable E & M provided on the same date as a surgical procedure. 
 57; Decision for Surgery.
 53; Decision for Surgery.
 57; Separately identifiable E & M provided on the same date as a surgical procedure.