99156 Mod sed oth phys/qhp 5/>yrs
Also known as: conscious sedation separate, procedural sedation separate, anesthesia provider
Moderate sedation or anesthesia administered by a different physician/qualified healthcare provider (not the procedure provider) on a patient aged five years or older.
In Plain Language
sedation given by a separate anesthesia doctor
Clinical Context
Used when a dedicated anesthesia provider administers moderate sedation while another physician performs the procedure, for patients five years or older.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.65 |
| Total RVU | 1.65 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.65, this code ranks in the 72nd percentile among Medicine codes — 2.1x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 99156?
CPT 99156 (Mod sed oth phys/qhp 5/>yrs) is a Medicine code. Moderate sedation or anesthesia administered by a different physician/qualified healthcare provider (not the procedure provider) on a patient aged five years or older.
Who uses CPT code 99156?
CPT 99156 is used by Anesthesiology, Gastroenterology, Surgery. Used when a dedicated anesthesia provider administers moderate sedation while another physician performs the procedure, for patients five years or older.
When is CPT 99156 used?
Used when a dedicated anesthesia provider administers moderate sedation while another physician performs the procedure, for patients five years or older.
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