Jun 13, 2018 · Modifier 53 has the caveat that the procedure was discontinued due to the well-being of the patient after the induction of general anesthesia. Whereas modifiers 73 and 74 have no …

May 9, 2025 · In an Outpatient Hospital, or Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) if a procedure has to be terminated, due to unforeseen complications, after anesthesia has been administered use Modifier 74.

Feb 9, 2022 · Use modifier 74 for discontinued outpatient hospital/ambulatory surgical center (ASC) procedure after administration of anesthesia. This modifier is not for physician use.

May 14, 2025 · Procedures which are discontinued or terminated after anesthesia is induced or the procedure is initiated should be reported with modifier 74. The patient must be prepared for the …

Dec 9, 2025 · Differentiating Modifier 74 from Related Codes Modifier 74 must be distinguished from other codes that describe discontinued or reduced services, particularly Modifier 53 and Modifier 52. …

Apr 1, 2002 · If the first procedure has been started (scope inserted, intubation started, incision made, etc.) and/or the patient has received anesthesia, modifier -74 is used.

Aug 13, 2024 · Modifier 73 will apply when the procedure is discontinued before planned anesthesia. Modifier 74 will apply when the procedure is discontinued after planned anesthesia.

Modifier 74 indicates that a provider terminated a surgical or diagnostic procedure after administering anesthesia due to extenuating circumstances threatening the patient’s well-being.

Under these circumstances, the intended service that is prepared for but canceled can be reported by its usual procedure number and the addition of modifier 74.

In accordance with CMS guidance, when modifier -74 is appended to a procedure for services that are discontinued, partially reduced or canceled after the procedure has been initiated and/or the patient …