tci Part B Insider - 2008 Issue 39

CPT 2009: CPT Introduces New Anesthesia Codes, Changes Cataract RVGs

New Category II code also changes the way you report cataract pre-op visit.CPT 2009 didn't leave anesthesiologists in the dark. In fact, two new anesthesia codes could help streamline your reporting processes.The following new codes will apply to your anesthesia services effective Jan. 1, 2009:• 00211 -- Anesthesia for intracranial procedures; craniotomy or craniectomy for evacuation of hematoma• 00567 -- Anesthesia for direct coronary artery bypass grafting; with pump oxygenator In addition, CPT 2009 changes the descriptor for 00566. It now reads, "Anesthesia for direct coronary artery bypass grafting; without pump oxygenator.""Prior to the addition of...

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