Wiki Peripherals and Conscious Sedation

[10marty]

I posted this question if conscious sedation can be billed for during cath's and TEE's. As I suspected this can not be done.

Now my cardiologist says that we can bill conscious sedation while doing peripherals. I don't see the difference if all are done in the hospital setting. Please advise.

Marty

 

[634sg4fs65g4fg]

Sedation codes

I always use the appendix G in the CPT book and if the code isn't there, you can bill for it. Good luck!

 

[deeva456]

Also, look for the "moderate sedation" symbol next to the code. Look at the bottom of the page for the symbol. Appendix G is a great resource to utilize.

good luck,

Dolores, CPC-CCC