Physical status modifier

In CPT coding, a two-character alphanumeric add-on code placed after the usual anesthesia procedure code number to indicate the physical condition of the patient’s health at the time of anesthesia delivery (e.g., normal, healthy patient; mild or severe systemic disease).

Physician

1. Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) who, through education, training, and internship is licensed under state law to practice medicine and may diagnose and render treatment to individuals. 2. In workers’ compensation cases, providers of care include state-licensed medical doctors, psychologists, optometrists, dentists, podiatrists, chiropractors, and acupuncturists.