New Moderate Sedation Codes for 2006
Published on Sat Nov 26, 2005
- 99143--Moderate sedation services (other than those services described by codes 00100-01999) provided by the same physician performing the diagnostic or therapeutic service that the sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monitoring of the patient's level of consciousness and physiological status; under 5 years of age, first 30 minutes intra-service time
- 99144---age 5 years or older, first 30 minutes intra-service time
- +99145---each additional 15 minutes intra-service time (list separately in addition to code for primary service)
- 99148--Moderate sedation services (other than those services described by codes 00100-01999), provided by a physician other than the healthcare professional performing the diagnostic or therapeutic service that the sedation supports; under 5 years of age, first 30 minutes of intra-service time
- 99149---age 5 years or older, first 30 minutes intra-service time
- +99150---each additional 15 minutes intra-service time (list separately in addition to code for primary service)
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