53 Modifier in Medical Billing
The 53 modifier is used to indicate that a procedure was discontinued due to extenuating circumstances or the patient’s condition.
53 Modifier in Medical Billing Explained
In medical billing, the 53 modifier is added to a claim to show that the procedure was halted after it had begun due to reasons that made it unsafe or impossible to continue. This ensures that the provider is compensated for the work performed up until the discontinuation.
For example, a doctor uses the 53 modifier when a colonoscopy is stopped mid-procedure due to unexpected patient complications.
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