Anesthesia Coding Alert
Learn Crosswalks for Endoscopy Procedures
Question: Florida Subscriber Answer: The codes you'll need are: • Colonoscopy: 00810 (Anesthesia for lower intestinal endoscopic procedures, endoscope introduced distal to duodenum) • Laparoscopy: 00790 (Anesthesia for intraperitoneal procedures in upper abdomen including laparoscopy; not otherwise specified) • EGD: 00740 (Anesthesia for upper gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures, endoscope introduced proximal to duodenum). Many carriers have special policies regarding reimbursement for anesthesia during endoscopy. Check with your local carriers to ensure your documentation supports what the insurer requires.
Anesthesia Coding Alert
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Learn Crosswalks for Endoscopy Procedures
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