What is the primary purpose of using a modifier in medical coding?
To add a new service code to the claim.
To change the definition of the main code.
To provide additional details about the performed service or procedure.
To indicate that the procedure was not covered by insurance.
In medical coding, a modifier provides additional information about the performed service or procedure without changing the definition of the main code itself. Modifiers can indicate various circumstances, such as a service alteration, a bilateral procedure, or a more complex service.
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