If a physician began an initial gynecological exam on a patient but discontinued it due to the patient's extreme discomfort, the modifier would be:
A) -25.
B) -32.
C) -52.
D) -57.

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The -52 modifier is used to indicate that a service was partially completed due to extenuating circumstances, such as a patient's inability to tolerate the procedure. The -25 modifier is used when a significant, separately identifiable E/M service is provided on the same day as a procedure. The -32 modifier is used for services related to mandated services, such as preventive screenings. The -57 modifier is used for an E/M service that results in the decision to perform a major surgery.

If a Physician Began an Initial Gynecological Exam on a Patient