Question

22-year-old patient who has severe medical problems is placed under general anesthesia by an anesthetist for a service not usually requiring anesthesia. What modifier would be appended to the service?

Answer 1

The modifier that would be appended to the service is Modifier 23 since Modifier 23 may be reported to describe a procedure not usually requiring anesthesia (either none or local) - but due to unusual circumstances general anesthesia is necessary.

To add, Modifier 23 is appended following the main anesthesia modifier.