Harry is being seen for follow up in the doctor's office today after sustaining a broken wrist three weeks ago. Harry suffered this injury by falling off a ladder while at work. His services are being covered under his employer's Workers' Compensation insurance. The coder should append a modifier _____ to each service Harry receives for this condition.

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Modifier 32 is used to indicate services that are related to mandated services such as those required by a third party, including Workers' Compensation cases. In Harry's case, since his injury occurred at work and his treatment is covered under his employer's Workers' Compensation insurance, the services provided for his condition would be considered mandated, thus requiring the use of modifier 32.

Harry Is Being Seen for Follow Up in the Doctor's