Modifier -51 should be used when:
A) an additional procedure is performed that is normally reportable in addition to the primary procedure
B) two surgeons performed integral parts of the same procedure
C) an additional procedure that is not normally separately reportable with the primary surgical code is performed through a separate incision
D) a procedure performed by a different surgeon occurs during the global period of another procedure
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