Anna Weaver
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I have a patient that was on the table, anesthesia already induced and patient asleep, TEE probe placed, and A-line started. Surgeon was prepping and got called away for emergency CABG. We took this patient back in later in the day and did her surgery 33641 and 33257. My question is, can the anesthesiologist still get compensated for his time in surgery the first time? As well as the probe placement and the A-line? He was in 1 hour 24 min. Would I use the 00562-53? Unsure about the 53 modifier since it wasn't really cancelled due to our patients health, but because the surgeon got called away for another emergency. The description for 53 modifier does say "due to extenuating circumstances or those that threaten the well being of the patient it may be necesary to indicate that a surgical or diagnostic procedure was started but discontinued."
I'm thinking I will use the 00562-53, 93313, 36620-59. Any and all thoughts please?
As always, thanks for all your advice, counseling, and help!
I'm thinking I will use the 00562-53, 93313, 36620-59. Any and all thoughts please?
As always, thanks for all your advice, counseling, and help!