Anesthesia Services Codes 00100-01999 FAQs (April 2008)

Why This Topic Matters

Anesthesia coding has reporting features that differ from many other CPT services, so understanding the structure of the section helps support accurate documentation and code selection. The article also notes selected 2008 changes that may affect how anesthesia-related services are represented in coding workflows.

Article Sections

1. Coding Communication: Anesthesia Services Codes 00100-01999 FAQs

   Introduction to the article’s FAQ format and the anesthesia reporting topics covered in the CPT anesthesia section.

2. Physical status modifiers

   Discussion of anesthesia-specific modifier concepts, the general purpose of the physical status designations, and related references to CPT and ASA materials.

3. Anesthesia time and service components

   Overview of how anesthesia time is framed and the broad categories of care that may be included in anesthesia services, along with examples of separately reported items.

4. Multiple procedures and qualifying circumstances for anesthesia

   Guidance on anesthesia reporting when multiple procedures occur during one anesthetic administration and a summary of the qualifying circumstance code group in the anesthesia section.

5. New Codes for 2008

   Summary of the 2008 anesthesia-related code updates, including newly established codes and an editorial revision noted in the article.