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Turn to Standard C-section Codes for EXIT Procedure

Published on Mon Mar 08, 2021

Question: One of my anesthesiologists is asking whether we can bill for an EXIT procedure when the patient is brought in for a C-section. Is that allowed? New Jersey Subscriber Answer: No, your anesthesiologist cannot bill a special code for their work during an ex utero intrapartum treatment (EXIT) procedure. They should report 01961 (Anesthesia for cesarean delivery only) plus [...]
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