Anesthesia Coding Alert
Reader Question:
File 01999 for MAC During Elbow Plasma Injection
Published on Tue Jan 20, 2015
Question: The surgeon requested that my anesthesiologist provide MAC during an elbow plasma injection for lateral epicondylitis. How should I code this?
Virginia Subscriber
Answer: Typically, an elbow joint injection is performed under local anesthesia which is included in injection code. However, if in your case the anesthesiologist provided MAC (monitored anesthesia care), then you can report 01999 (Unlisted anesthesia procedure[s]). Include a description of the service and any supporting documentation when you file the claim.
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