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ANESTHESIA

Anesthesia Codes

Anesthesia codes are part of the six main CPT Category I codes. They are reported with their five-digit code plus modifier code(s).

Guidelines

Time

Time begins when the anesthesiologist begins to prepare the patient for the induction and ends when the anesthesiologist is no longer needed.

Services

Some anesthesia services are listed into other sections:

E/M Services (99201-99499)
- Services provided in the office, home, or hospital; consultation,

Medicine (99000-99091)
- "Special Services and Reporting"

Supplied Materials

Supplies and materials exceeding those usually included may be listed separately.

Separate or Multiple Procedures

Report the anesthesia code representing the most complex procedure when multiple procedures are performed during a single administration.

Combine the total time for all procedures.

Special Report

Some services that are new, rarely provided, variable, or unusual require a special report. These reports must include pertinent information, including a description of the following:

nature, extent, & need for procedure
time, effort, & equipment necessary

RANGE

00100-01999,

99100-99140

SUBSECTIONS

Head
Neck
Thorax
Intrathoracic
Spine and Spinal Cord
Upper Abdomen
Perineum
Pelvis
Upper Leg
Knee and Popliteal (Ankle & Foot)
Lower Leg
Shoulder & Axilla
Upper Arm & Elbow
Forearm, Wrist, & Hand
Radiological Procedures
Burn Excisions or Debridement
Obstetric
Other Procedures

MODIFIERS

Anesthesia Modifiers

PUBLICATION

AMA
Annually:
- Late Summer or Early Fall
- Electronic Data Files / Books
Effective January 1

HELPFUL LINKS

www.ama-assn.org/go/cpt

Qualifying Circumstances

Factors such as patient condition, notable operative conditions, and/or unusual risk factors can create difficult circumstances. When these occur when anesthesia services are provided, qualifying circumstances would be reported as additional procedure numbers.

These are NEVER reported alone.

Modifiers

Anesthesia codes have their own set of modifiers, which indicate the physical status of the patient. ALL anesthesia codes must include one of these modifiers. (Additional modifiers may also be used when appropriate.)