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Reader Question:

Code 10999

Published on Tue Aug 01, 2000

Question: How should I code for anesthesia during an electroencephalogram (EEG)?

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Answer: Code 01999 (unlisted anesthesia service) is about the only code you can use. Since anesthesia is not usually required for an EEG, be sure to also code using modifier -23 (unusual anesthesia) and any supporting documentation for its use.
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