D9224 Gen anesthesia adv air-15 minutes
Also known as: Inhalational anesthesia initial, Volatile gas anesthesia
Administration of general anesthesia using volatile agent inhalation for the initial 15 minutes of procedure.
In Plain Language
Sleep gas anesthesia for first 15 minutes
Clinical Context
Used for inhalational general anesthesia (nitrous oxide, sevoflurane, etc.) for initial 15-minute period.
RVU Information
CPT D9224 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. This is typical for supply, drug, and equipment codes — reimbursement is based on Average Sales Price (ASP), fee schedules, or payer contracts rather than the RVU system.
Billing & Documentation
Dental codes (CDT codes) require documentation of the tooth number(s) or area treated, clinical findings, and the procedure performed. Pre-authorization may be required for major restorative, prosthodontic, and oral surgery procedures. Include radiographs when supporting medical necessity.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code D9224?
CPT D9224 (Gen anesthesia adv air-15 minutes) is a D Codes (Dental) code. Administration of general anesthesia using volatile agent inhalation for the initial 15 minutes of procedure.
Is D9224 covered by dental insurance?
CPT D9224 is a dental procedure code used by Dentistry, Anesthesiology. Used for inhalational general anesthesia (nitrous oxide, sevoflurane, etc.) for initial 15-minute period. Coverage depends on your dental insurance plan.
When is CPT D9224 used?
Used for inhalational general anesthesia (nitrous oxide, sevoflurane, etc.) for initial 15-minute period.
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