Question

The patient is a 10-month-old boy who fell while trying to walk. he cut the bottom of his lip open. sutures are necessary, but due to the patient's age and excessive movement, general anesthesia is needed. what modifier should be used?

Answer 1

Answer: MODIFIERS-23

In this case Modifiers-23 is used. CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) Modifiers are coding systems that provide additional information regarding a medical procedure. These modifiers are either numeric or alphanumeric.
Modifier 23 code is used for unusual anesthesia. CPT modifiers are used in hospitals by surgeons to describe the procedure used in a treatment, necessity of the procedure, etc.