Rebecca is scheduled for a carpal tunnel release at the ASC. However, as the nurse is preparing her for the surgery, it is noticed that Rebecca has a fever, and they cancel the procedure prior to any sedation. Report this with modifier:

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Modifier 73 (Discontinued Outpatient Procedure Prior to the Administration of Anesthesia) is used when a scheduled procedure is discontinued before anesthesia is given. In this case, the surgery was cancelled prior to sedation due to the patient having a fever. Modifier 52 (Reduced Services) is not appropriate because the procedure was not performed at all. Modifier 53 (Discontinued Procedure) is not appropriate because the procedure was not started. Modifier 74 (Discontinued Outpatient Hospital/ASC Procedure after Anesthesia Administration) is not appropriate because anesthesia was not given. Therefore, the correct choice is C) 73.

Rebecca Is Scheduled for a Carpal Tunnel Release at the ASC