Rob, I also found this from CPT ASSISTANT dated 2009,
November 2009 page 11-end
Appendix G: Moderate Sedation, 99143-99145, 99148-99150 (Q&A)
Question: How is moderate sedation reported with codes not listed in Appendix G when performed by the same physician in a nonfacility (eg, physician office, freestanding imaging center) setting?
Answer: The services listed in Appendix G include moderate sedation as an inherent part of providing the procedure, thus, it is not appropriate for the same physician to report both the procedure and the moderate sedation codes, 99143-99145. The guideline in Appendix G indicates the following, "Since these services include moderate sedation, it is not appropriate for the same physician to report the service and the sedation codes 99143 -99145." This statement refers to the procedure codes listed in Appendix G, and does not limit the reporting of other procedure codes that are not included on this list when services are provided by the same physician in conjunction with codes 99143 - 99145. Table 1 is intended to further illustrate the rules for reporting the moderate sedation codes.
Table 1: Reporting Rule* for Moderate Sedation Codes
Codes Appendix G
Facility Appendix G
Nonfacility Not in Appendix G
Facility or Nonfacility
99143-99145
Trained observer No No Yes
99148-99150
Physician services Yes No Yes
*Third-party payers may have specific reporting guidelines and you may wish to contact your individual third-party payers for specific reimbursement/payment policy guidelines.
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Appendix G: Moderate Sedation, 99143-99145, 99148-99150 (Q&A). CPT® Assitant. 2009; November 2009 page 11-end
Kris Miskimins, CPC, CASCC
Casper Surgical Center