CPT for shoulder reduction

[rhblevins61@yahoo.com]

Would 23655 be appropriate code for closed reduction of shoulder dislocation with conscious sedation?

Thanks for any help.

[Mojo]

No, conscious sedation is not an anesthesia service. Code the reduction without anesthesia and use the CS codes in the Medicine section, 99143... with supporting documentation which is usually a moderate (conscious) sedation flowsheet.