Advanced Search

Anesthesia Coding Alert

Anesthesia Coding:

Know Which Team Regular Is Considered ‘Clinical’

Published on Tue Jun 10, 2025

Question: One of our experienced registered nurses (RNs) regularly serves as an independent observer during outpatient procedures with moderate sedation. Can we bill 99151 to 99153 for their services? New Mexico Subscriber Answer: The CPT® code book describes 99151 (Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing the diagnostic or therapeutic service that [...]
You’ve reached your limit of free articles. Already a subscriber? Log in.
Not a subscriber? Subscribe today to continue reading this article. Plus, you’ll get:
  • Simple explanations of current healthcare regulations and payer programs
  • Real-world reporting scenarios solved by our expert coders
  • Industry news, such as MAC and RAC activities, the OIG Work Plan, and CERT reports
  • Instant access to every article ever published in Revenue Cycle Insider
  • 6 annual AAPC-approved CEUs
  • The latest updates for CPT®, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, NCCI edits, modifiers, compliance, technology, practice management, and more

Other Articles in this issue of

Anesthesia Coding Alert