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[beachgrl62]

Trying to decide if this should be billed. Patient had been given some meds via IV. Went to OR, anesthesiologist inserted tube but general not started, pt. coded before procedure started. I don't believe it should but just wanting to get a second opionion. Thanks

 

[teresabug]

if you are asking whether the general surgeon can code anything, no based on your scenario. If he for instance, started a colonoscopy but could not complete it due to poor patient prep, then yes you would code the procedure with a 53 modifier 53.

 

[teresabug]

if you are asking whether the general surgeon can code anything, no based on your scenario. If he for instance, started a colonoscopy but could not complete it due to poor patient prep, then yes you would code the procedure with a 53 modifier 53.

 

[lcole7465]

Are you asking if the anesthesiologist can bill for services. The answer is yes. If the procedure was cancelled prior to induction but after the pre-anesthesia exam then this can be billed as an E/M visit (ex: 99231), if it was cancelled after induction then the procedure CPT code would be billed with the -53 modifier. Although as a side note - many payers are beginning to no longer accept this modifier.

I hope this helps

 

[teresabug]

I thought the question was whether she could code for the actual surgeons' services/or lack thereof...... My apologies.