Anesthesia (March 2006)

March 2006 page 15a Anesthesia, 00100, 01999 (Q&A) Question Is transesophageal echocardiography included in basic anesthesia administration services? AMA Comment The placement of invasive forms of monitoring (such as intra-arterial lines, central venous lines, and pulmonary artery catheters) and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) procedures (placement of the TEE probe and/or acquisition and interpretation of the data obtained) are not included in basic anesthesia administration services represented by CPT codes 00100-01999. When these procedures are performed, they should be reported separately according to standard CPT coding guidelines applicable to the given code and the respective CPT section in which they...

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This article addresses a focused CPT anesthesia coding question from March 2006. It is relevant for coders, billers, and anesthesia practices that need to understand how the article frames related procedural reporting within the anesthesia section. The discussion stays within general CPT guidance and a single Q&A format.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers quickly determine whether the article contains anesthesia coding guidance they need, especially for practices dealing with ancillary monitoring and echocardiography documentation.

Article Sections

  1. March 2006 page 15a

    A short Q&A from CPT Assistant covering an anesthesia coding topic and related reporting guidance within the CPT anesthesia section.

What You Will Learn

  • The scope of the article’s anesthesia coding question
  • How the article frames related procedural reporting within CPT guidance
  • What types of ancillary services are discussed in relation to anesthesia administration services
  • Which coding section the discussion pertains to

Who Should Read This

  • Anesthesia coders
  • Medical billers
  • Compliance staff
  • Revenue cycle professionals
  • Anesthesiology practices

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