Reader Questions:
Master Modifiers 52 and 53
Published on Wed Jul 14, 2021
Question: My podiatrist performed a screw removal (20680), but he was unable to complete the procedure because the patient’s wellbeing was threatened. Can we bill for the procedure with a 52 modifier for reduced services or is there another modifier we can use? Colorado Subscriber Answer: You should use modifier 53 in this case. Modifier 53 (Discontinued procedure) is the [...]
