If a patient was prepped to receive facet injections, and upon the first needle placement, requested the procedure be discontinued due to her pain, would a 53 modifier be appropriate?
The physician documented "Procedure aborted after single needle placed corresponding to L5 dorsal ramus at patient's request wanting sedation."
He titled the visit "Present, No Service."
The physician documented "Procedure aborted after single needle placed corresponding to L5 dorsal ramus at patient's request wanting sedation."
He titled the visit "Present, No Service."