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99151 Mod sed same phys/qhp <5 yrs

Medicine

Also known as: conscious sedation, procedural sedation, moderate sedation

Moderate sedation or anesthesia administered by the same physician/qualified healthcare provider who performs the procedure on a patient for less than five years or first encounter.

Clinical Context

Used when the procedure provider directly administers moderate sedation to facilitate diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.50
Practice Expense RVU1.33
Malpractice RVU0.03
Total RVU1.86

Est. Medicare Payment

$62.12

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

GastroenterologyCardiologySurgery

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