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CPT 99200, 99000 and 99070 and Anaesthesia units



Physicians Services:
Physician's services rendered in the office, home, or hospital, consultation and other medical services are listed in the "Codes" section entitled Evaluation and Management Services 99200 series. "Special
Services and Reporting" 99000 series are presented in the Medicine section.

Materials Supplied by Physician:
Supplies and materials provided by the physician (Eg, sterile trays, drugs) over and above those usually included with the office visit or other services rendered may be listed separately. List drugs, tray supplies,
and materials provided. Identify as 99070.

Reporting anesthesia time units

You must report units on the claim line item (example: 1/2 hour = report two units). The actual time should also be reported on the claim in box 19. Also service should be reported in a minute that is effective from 1-1-2012.
  • Reporting begins: When induction is initiated, generally within a few minutes of the initiation of the operative session
  • Reporting ends: When the patient is transferred to the recovery room and the provider is no longer in personal attendance

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