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Which Modifier Addresses Discontinued Procedure?
Published on Thu Sep 23, 2021
Question: Our gastroenterologist began performing an upper GI on an inpatient in the hospital (43191, Esophagoscopy, rigid, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing when performed (separate procedure)). However, the gastroenterologist had to discontinue the surgery because the patient’s health became endangered. What is the correct modifier to append in this situation? Codify Subscriber Answer: The modifier [...]