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Modifier 23

CPT numeric modifiers (AMA · CPT Appendix A)

Modifier 23. Unusual Anesthesia — general anesthesia used where the procedure usually needs none or only local/regional. Anesthesia codes only.

Reference only — CPT descriptors are AMA-copyrighted (paraphrased). Payment percentages and acceptance vary by payer; verify against the current CPT/HCPCS files and payer policy.

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Professional Component — bills only the physician's interpretation/supervision p…
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Multiple Outpatient Hospital E/M Encounters on the Same Date — facility (hospita…
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Mandated Services — service required by a third party (e.g., a payer-mandated se…
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Anesthesia by Surgeon — surgeon personally provided regional/general anesthesia.…

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