Moderate Sedation Changes 2017

[NOSfan]

The moderate sedation codes have changed for 2017

• Six new moderate sedation codes (CPT 99151-99157) are available to report these services separately when performed.

• Additionally, there is now a wRVU attached to the codes.

Cheers!

 

[BobBarker]

So .25 wrvu for us, right?

 

[deleted185747]

Does my office need any certification from state or regulatory body to perform in-office sedation for pain procedures? I understand there are certifications for ASC.
Thanks for the info NOSfan

 

[Aether2000]

Depends on the specific state and the degree of sedation used

 

[nvrsumr]

Helpful heads up. Thanks

 

[Ligament]

I sedate my patients if they request at the ASC setting. Can I now bill for Moderate sedation?

 

[NOSfan]

So .25 wrvu for us, right?

For the most part yes. It is still billed utilizing time so: (99152) 10-22 minutes and (99152+99153) 23-37 minutes

I sedate my patients if they request at the ASC setting. Can I now bill for Moderate sedation?

Yes. This has always been the case; however, previously there was not a wRVU assigned by the RUC.

See the simple flow chart below 😀

 

[drpainfree]

so I've been billing with 99144. Now I'll change over to 99152 for first 10 to 22 minutes of intraservice time, then 99152 + 99153 for over 23 minutes (which is rare)?