My doc is doing a 30450(septorhinoplasty) with a 20910 (cartilage graft: costochondral). What anesthesia code would be used? I am thinking it would be a 00160 with a P1 modifier. Can someone guide me on if this is accurate. Also, this is a 5 hour surgery so is there a time based code that I should be using? Thanks in advance Tracy
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Wiki Anesthesia question
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LisaAlonso23
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Yes, you would use 00160 if you're billing for the anesthesiologist. The only time you bill Physical Status modifiers are when they are P3 or greater.
00160 = 5 units
5 units + the time indicated on the anesthesia record (1 units for each 15 minute block) = total billable units
This may not be estimated.
00160 = 5 units
5 units + the time indicated on the anesthesia record (1 units for each 15 minute block) = total billable units
This may not be estimated.
