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Use 52 for discretion, 53 for necessity — and neither if the patient walks
The reason your provider doesn’t perform an entire intended service or procedure will determine whether you’ll use modifier 52 (Reduced services) or 53 (Discontinued procedure) — or, if it’s the patient’s decision, no modifier at all.
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