99156 prior authorization | Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia

99156, Moderate sedation services provided by a physician or other qualified health care professional other than the physician or other qualified health care professional performing the diagnostic or therapeutic service that the sedation supports; initial 15 minutes of intraservice time, patient age 5 years or older, is on the Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia prior authorization list. Not a coverage or referral decision.

Code

99156

Description

Moderate sedation services provided by a physician or other qualified health care professional other than the physician or other qualified health care professional performing the diagnostic or therapeutic service that the sedation supports; initial 15 minutes of intraservice time, patient age 5 years or older

Source

Standard Local Prior Authorization Code List, Pg 64 Original policy

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia prior authorization