Modifiers:
Looking for Extra Reimbursement? P Modifier Might Help Boost Your Bottom Line
Published on Tue Feb 08, 2022
Caveat: Only report these mods for payers who’ll reimburse. Physical status modifiers — also known as P modifiers — are unique to anesthesia coding and an important part of each claim you submit. Anesthesia providers assign P modifiers to designate the patient’s general category of health prior to a procedure. Because physical status can affect the risk of administering anesthesia, [...]