tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2005 Issue 12

New Moderate Sedation Codes for 2006

- 99143--Moderate sedation services (other than   those services described by codes 00100-01999)   provided by the same physician performing the   diagnostic or therapeutic service that the sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monitoring of the patient's level of consciousness and physiological status; under 5 years of age, first 30 minutes intra-service time- 99144---age 5 years or older, first 30 minutes intra-service time- +99145---each additional 15 minutes intra-service time (list separately in addition to code for primary service)- 99148--Moderate sedation services (other than those services described by...

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