Pediatric Coding Alert
Identify These Characteristics to Differentiate Between 99143-99150
Published on Wed Nov 16, 2005
Clip and post your quick reference guide to moderate sedation coding
You can easily choose the correct new moderate sedation code if you answer three questions and refer to this chart.
Until you get used to assigning 99141-99242's replacement codes, keep your 99143-CPT 99150 coding guide handy. Pinpoint the right moderate sedation service code by identifying these characteristics.
1. How many non-anesthesiologist physicians provided the procedure and the sedation?
2. How old is the patient?
3. How long was the documented intraservice time?
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