August 2014 page 14b
Anesthesia: Other Procedures
Question: Is the administration of nitrous oxide to relieve labor pain reported using code 01999, Unlisted anesthesia procedure(s)?
Answer: Yes. Code 01999 may be used to report the administration of nitrous oxide for the purpose of anesthesia, as there is no specific code for this service. When reporting an unlisted code to describe a procedure or service, it may be necessary to submit supporting documentation (eg, procedure report) along with the claim to provide an adequate description of the nature, extent, need for the procedure, as well as the time, effort, and...
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This premium Q&A article from CPT Assistant covers anesthesia coding guidance for an August 2014 question related to labor pain management. It is aimed at coders and billing professionals who need to understand when an unlisted anesthesia code may be relevant, along with the general documentation considerations associated with reporting an unlisted service.
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