AMA CPT® Assistant - 2014 Issue 2 (February)
Modifiers (Q&A) (February 2014)
February 2014 page 11d Modifiers Question: The physician completes a screening colonoscopy reaching the cecum or terminal ileum, but due to poor prep the physician decides to repeat the colonoscopy the next day. Is it appropriate to append modifier 53, Discontinued procedure, to the CPT code for the original colonoscopy? Answer: Yes. Modifier 53, Discontinued Procedure, would be appended to the original colonoscopy. ♦ Modifiers (Q&A) (February 2014). CPT® Assistant. 2014; February 2014 page 11d ...
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Article Overview
This brief February 2014 CPT Assistant Q&A addresses a modifier question in the context of colonoscopy reporting. It is useful for coders, auditors, and billing staff who work with procedure coding and modifier usage and want to understand the article’s scope before reading the full guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Modifier guidance can affect how procedure claims are documented and reported. This article focuses on a common endoscopy scenario and discusses when the modifier topic is relevant in CPT-based coding.
What You Will Learn
- The article’s focus within modifier-related CPT guidance
- How a colonoscopy scenario is framed for coding discussion
- The general type of reporting issue addressed by the Q&A format
- The article’s relevance to procedure coding and claim preparation
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Compliance staff
- Gastroenterology practices
Codes Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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