Hopefully someone can advise me on whether a modifer is needed in the following case:
A lumbar transforaminal procedure was attempted after the administration of anesthesia (lidocaine) but the needle was withdrawn when doctor encountered bone.
My understanding of the use of modifiers has to do with stopping due to the well being of the patient. But, can I use a Reduced Service modifer 52 because it was eliminated?
The procedure occurred in an Outpatient Setting.
Thank you for any help!![Eek! :eek: :eek:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
A lumbar transforaminal procedure was attempted after the administration of anesthesia (lidocaine) but the needle was withdrawn when doctor encountered bone.
My understanding of the use of modifiers has to do with stopping due to the well being of the patient. But, can I use a Reduced Service modifer 52 because it was eliminated?
The procedure occurred in an Outpatient Setting.
Thank you for any help!