Wiki Nitrous question

[hbair99]

Patient came into office to have a intra oral buccal lesion removed with local anesthetic, doctor also used nitrous, what is the best code to use for nitrous in the medical setting? Thanks

 

[JenniferB7]

Unless the level of sedation and documentation meets the requirements for moderate sedation (codes 99151-99157), it is not separately reportable. Nitrous oxide almost always qualifies as "minimal sedation (anxiolysis)" and is considered part of the surgical procedure.

Hope that helps!

 

[hbair99]

Thank you Jennifer, I do appreciate your input.