A physical status modifier is added to each reported CPT Anesthesia section code to indicate the patient's condition __________.
A) at the time anesthesia was administered
B) during the post-anesthesia recovery period
C) for the purpose of increasing reimbursement
D) to reduce the complexity of services provided

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Physical status modifiers are used to indicate the patient's condition at the time anesthesia was administered, reflecting the complexity and risk associated with the anesthesia care.

A Physical Status Modifier Is Added to Each Reported CPT