Wiki Includes anesthesia

[kenni727]

If CPT code lists "includes local anesthesia" in description, like codes 11300-11305, does that mean anesthesia is required in order to bill that code?

 

[thomas7331]

No, it only means that any anesthesia used during the procedure is already included in the code (and the payment). The provider cannot code or charge separately for the local anesthesia.