Advanced Search

Anesthesia Coding Alert

READER QUESTION ~ Rely on 01922 for Radiotherapy

Published on Wed Feb 21, 2007

Question: Our physician provided monitored anesthesia care (MAC) during radiotherapy for a medulloblastoma. How should I code this?

Illinois Subscriber Answer: Report 01922 (Anesthesia for non-invasive imaging or radiation therapy) and append modifier QS (Monitored anesthesia care service) to designate MAC.

Also use MAC modifier G9 (Monitored anesthesia care for patient who has history of severe cardio-pulmonary condition) if it applies (if the patient has a heart condition) and your state accepts it.
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 your eNewsletter
  • 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
*CEUs available with select eNewsletters.

Other Articles in this issue of

Anesthesia Coding Alert

View All