Anesthesia Basics:
Mind P Modifiers or Leave Money on the Table
Published on Wed Apr 10, 2024
Tip: Document the one that applies, even if you won’t be reimbursed. One aspect of anesthesia coding that sets it apart from other specialties is the use of physical status modifiers — also known as P modifiers — to help communicate the patient’s health status and document their preanesthesia medical comorbidities. “This clinical tool for classifying a patient’s preoperative surgical [...]
