53 modifier after needle placement for facet injections

If a patient was prepped to receive facet injections, and upon the first needle placement, requested the procedure be discontinued due to her pain, would a 53 modifier be appropriate?

The physician documented "Procedure aborted after single needle placed corresponding to L5 dorsal ramus at patient's request wanting sedation."

He titled the visit "Present, No Service."

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53 modifier after needle placement for facet injections