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