Treatment of encephalopathy varies with the primary cause of the symptoms; consequently, not all cases of encephalopathy are treated the same. The best treatments are designed by the treating physician once the patient's primary diagnosis is made.
In grammar, a modifier is an optional element in phrase structure or clause structure. A modifier is so called because it is said to modify (change the meaning of) another element in the structure, on which it is dependent. Typically the modifier can be removed without affecting the grammar of the sentence.
Modifier Dictionary FAQ Modifiers provide a mechanism to communicate special or specific circumstances related to the performance of a procedure or service. The following is a partial list of CPT modifiers that are frequently used when reporting emergency physician services.