Question

The anesthesia status modifier that indicates the patient's condition at the time anesthesia was administered is:

Answer 1

The anesthesia status modifier that indicates the patient's condition at the time anesthesia was administered is PHYSICAL. Physical Status Modifier has six ranges. Modifier P1 A normal healthy patient Modifier P2 A patient with mild systemic disease Modifier P3 A patient with severe systemic disease Modifier P4 A patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life Modifier P5 A moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the operation Modifier P6 A declared brain-dead patient whose organs are being removed for donor purposes