What modifier or CPT code do you bill when you perform a procedure on a patient that is 75 years and older?
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SharonCollachi
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There is an anesthesia risk modifier code for patients over 70. That's the only one I can think of related to older patients.
Do you know what that code is?
SharonCollachi
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Yes I do. Are you coding for anesthesia?
Yes, I am. I also code for orthopedic surgery as well.