CPT Knowledgebase - Dec 6, 2016

Anesthesia CPT code 01953 is defined as each additional 9% total body surface area or part thereof. Can code 01953 be reported if less than the entire additional 9% is burned? For example, if 10% of the total body surface is burned, can you report code 01953, or must you meet the entirety of the additional 9% (18% total) in order to report code 01953?

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