Wiki modifier help

[trose45116]

what modifier would be used for attempted ESI the needle was put in the space but no medicine was injected due to bone spurs

 

[ARCPC9491]

Take a look at 73 for the ASC if no blocks were administered..and 74 if they were... The physician would report 53. Hope that helps..

 

[trose45116]

the patient had iv sedation would you still use those modifiers?

 

[ARCPC9491]

If they had an IV sedation, you would use modifier 74 - "Discontinued outpatient hospital/ASC procedure after administration of anesthesia"

The physician would report modifier 53 for the discontinued procedure.

 

[trose45116]

thanks for your help