AMA CPT® Assistant - 2005 Issue 1 (January)

Cardiovascular System/Surgery (January 2005)

January 2005 page 47 Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Cardiovascular System/Surgery, 33218, 99141, 99142 (Q&A) Question Would it be appropriate to report CPT code 33218 in addition to a conscious sedation code (99141 or 99142)? AMA Comment For CPT 2005, certain codes (see Appendix G) have been identified with a symbol (") that indicates that conscious sedation is an inherent part of providing these specific procedures. Therefore, because code 33218 is identified with the symbol ", it is not appropriate for the same physician to report both the service and a conscious sedation code (99141 or 99142). Cardiovascular System/Surgery...

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