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CPT 00148: Anesthesia for Ophthalmoscopy

CPT code 00148 designates anesthesia services furnished for ophthalmoscopy, an ophthalmic diagnostic procedure. This code captures peri-procedural anesthetic management specifically associated with ophthalmoscopy and is used in billing to differentiate anesthesia for this eye procedure from other ocular anesthesia services. Nationally, accurate use of this code supports appropriate resource tracking for anesthesia time and specialty care during eye assessments that require sedation or anesthesia.

Key payers covered in typical analyses include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, United Healthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find context on clinical indications for anesthetized ophthalmoscopy, how this code relates to other ocular anesthesia CPT codes, and typical sites of service. The publication outlines benchmarking approaches and common billing considerations so readers can understand where 00148 fits within ophthalmic anesthesia coding and payer coverage patterns.

This summary provides clinicians, billing professionals, and policy analysts with an overview of code purpose, clinical context, and the payer landscape that commonly reimburses for anesthesia during ophthalmoscopy. Data not available in the input includes specific reimbursement rates, utilization frequencies, and payer-specific policy language.

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Billing Code Overview

CPT code 00148 describes anesthesia services provided for a patient undergoing an ophthalmoscopy. The service type is anesthesia for an ophthalmic diagnostic procedure. The typical site of service is an ophthalmology clinic or ambulatory surgical/procedural setting where ophthalmoscopy is performed, including outpatient procedure areas and eye specialty clinics.

National Reimbursement Benchmarks

Across national commercial payers, the BUCA average commercial rate of $73.10 sits near the middle of the insurer distribution, with Cigna ($91.20 mean) and Blue Cross Blue Shield ($72.60 mean) on the higher side of averages and Aetna ($61.60 mean) and UnitedHealth Group ($67.90 mean) slightly lower. Blue Cross Blue Shield reaches a high maximum ($216.70) while Cigna also shows elevated upper-end rates ($165.30), indicating greater potential variability above the BUCA average; Aetna’s and UnitedHealth Group’s maximums are more modest at $154.40 and $122.70, respectively.

Examining interquartile dispersion (P75 minus P25) highlights who is tightest and widest: Blue Cross Blue Shield has a spread of $38.70 (from $51.20 to $94.90), UnitedHealth Group is relatively tight at $29.10 (from $52.00 to $81.10), and Aetna’s spread is $40.20 (from $42.00 to $81.20). Cigna shows the widest IQR at $40.90 (from $67.00 to $107.60), suggesting the most middle-range variability among these commercial payers.

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

A 68-year-old patient presents to an ambulatory ophthalmology surgical center for an ophthalmoscopic procedure requiring anesthesia services coded as 00148. The patient has a recent history of a drug-related ocular adverse effect (for example, topical ophthalmic anti‑infective reaction) requiring diagnostic or therapeutic ophthalmoscopy under sedation or monitored anesthesia care. Pre-procedure workflow includes anesthesia preoperative evaluation, airway assessment, review of medication allergies and prior adverse drug reactions, and informed consent for anesthesia. On the day of service the anesthesia team (anesthesiology physician or certified registered nurse anesthetist) provides monitored anesthesia care or general anesthesia as indicated, manages sedation/airway, administers intraoperative medications, and documents physiologic monitoring and emergence. Post-procedure, the anesthesia provider documents recovery, any sequelae related to prior drug adverse effects, and medical decision-making supporting the anesthesia level billed. Typical site of service is an ambulatory surgical center or hospital outpatient department where ophthalmology diagnostic and minor therapeutic procedures are performed under anesthesia.

Coding Specifications

Modifier	Description	When to Use
`22`	Increased procedural services	Use when the anesthesia service required substantially greater work or complexity than usual for ophthalmoscopy anesthesia.
`23`	Unusual anesthesia	Use when general anesthesia is required for a procedure that normally does not require it (e.g., awake ophthalmic exam requiring unexpected general anesthesia).
`50`	Bilateral procedure	Use when anesthesia is furnished for simultaneous bilateral ocular procedures during the same session.
`52`	Reduced services	Use when the anesthesia service is partially reduced or not completed as planned.
`53`	Discontinued procedure	Use when anesthesia was initiated but procedure was aborted for documented clinical reasons.
`54`	Surgical care only	Use when the anesthesia provider documents that only intraoperative anesthesia care was furnished and pre/post care is billed by another provider.
`55`	Postoperative management only	Use when the anesthesia provider is responsible only for postoperative management.
`62`	Two surgeons	Use when two surgeons with distinct roles are providing care and anesthesia management is coordinated for complex ophthalmic cases.
`78`	Unplanned return to the operating/procedure room by the same physician following initial procedure for a related procedure during the postoperative period	Use when the patient returns for an additional ophthalmoscopic intervention requiring anesthesia for a complication of the index procedure.
`AA`	Anesthesia services performed personally by anesthesiologist	Use to indicate the anesthesiologist personally performed the anesthesia care.
`AD`	Medical supervision by a physician; more than four concurrent anesthesia procedures	Use when the anesthesiologist provides oversight for multiple concurrent CRNA-administered anesthetics.
`AS`	Physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist services for anesthesia assist	Use when advanced practice clinician provided anesthesia services under supervision as allowed by payer.
`QK`	Medical direction of two, three, or four concurrent anesthesia procedures involving certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)	Use when the anesthesiologist medically directs multiple concurrent CRNA-administered anesthetics.
`QS`	Monitored anesthesia care service	Use to indicate monitored anesthesia care (MAC) was provided for the ophthalmoscopy when required by clinical condition.

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
`207L00000X`	Anesthesiology Physician	Physician who directs or personally performs anesthesia services for ophthalmic procedures.
`367500000X`	Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist	CRNA who may provide MAC or general anesthesia for ophthalmic procedures, often under medical direction.
`207W00000X`	Ophthalmology Physician	Surgeon performing the ophthalmoscopy or related diagnostic/therapeutic ocular procedures; coordinates with anesthesia team.

Related Diagnoses

ICD-10 Code	Description	Clinical Relevance
`T48.205S`	Adverse effect of unspecified drugs acting on muscles, sequela	Prior adverse muscular drug reaction producing sequelae that may affect perioperative management for ophthalmic anesthesia.
`T48.295A`	Adverse effect of other drugs acting on muscles, initial encounter	Active adverse drug reaction affecting muscle function that may necessitate specialized monitoring during anesthesia for ophthalmoscopy.
`T48.295D`	Adverse effect of other drugs acting on muscles, subsequent encounter	Follow-up visit for a prior muscular drug adverse effect relevant when managing peri-procedural care.
`T48.295S`	Adverse effect of other drugs acting on muscles, sequela	Long-term sequelae from a drug affecting muscles that may impact airway or positioning during ocular procedures.
`T48.3X5A`	Adverse effect of antitussives, initial encounter	Drug-related adverse effect from antitussives that could influence respiratory status during sedation.
`T48.3X5D`	Adverse effect of antitussives, subsequent encounter	Follow-up to an antitussive adverse effect relevant to peri-anesthesia risk assessment.
`T48.3X5S`	Adverse effect of antitussives, sequela	Sequelae from antitussive adverse reaction that may affect anesthetic planning.
`T48.4X5A`	Adverse effect of expectorants, initial encounter	Respiratory medication adverse effect that may alter airway management during ophthalmic anesthesia.
`T48.4X5D`	Adverse effect of expectorants, subsequent encounter	Ongoing care for expectorant adverse effect relevant to peri-procedural monitoring.
`T48.4X5S`	Adverse effect of expectorants, sequela	Long-term consequences of expectorant adverse effects influencing anesthesia risk.
`T48.5X5A`	Adverse effect of other anti-common-cold drugs, initial encounter	Acute adverse reaction to cold medications that can affect cardiopulmonary status during anesthesia.
`T48.5X5D`	Adverse effect of other anti-common-cold drugs, subsequent encounter	Follow-up care for such adverse effects relevant to procedure timing and anesthesia planning.
`T48.5X5S`	Adverse effect of other anti-common-cold drugs, sequela	Sequelae that may impact perioperative risk for ophthalmic anesthesia.
`T48.6X5A`	Adverse effect of antiasthmatics, initial encounter	Active adverse effect from antiasthmatic agents with direct relevance to airway and ventilation during anesthesia.
`T48.6X5D`	Adverse effect of antiasthmatics, subsequent encounter	Ongoing management of antiasthmatic adverse effects that informs anesthesia care.
`T48.6X5S`	Adverse effect of antiasthmatics, sequela	Residual effects from antiasthmatic reactions that may require altered anesthetic technique.
`T48.905A`	Adverse effect of unspecified agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, initial encounter	Acute respiratory-agent adverse effect that may increase perioperative respiratory risk for ophthalmic anesthesia.
`T48.905D`	Adverse effect of unspecified agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, subsequent encounter	Follow-up for respiratory-agent adverse effects important to perioperative assessment.
`T48.905S`	Adverse effect of unspecified agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, sequela	Long-term sequelae affecting respiratory function relevant to anesthesia planning.
`T48.995A`	Adverse effect of other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, initial encounter	Initial encounter for adverse reactions to other respiratory agents that can affect sedation safety.
`T48.995D`	Adverse effect of other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, subsequent encounter	Subsequent encounter informing perioperative risk.
`T48.995S`	Adverse effect of other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, sequela	Sequelae from respiratory-agent adverse effects impacting anesthesia management.
`T49.0X5A`	Adverse effect of local antifungal, anti‑infective and anti‑inflammatory drugs, initial encounter	Ocular topical drug adverse effect potentially necessitating ophthalmoscopic evaluation under anesthesia.
`T49.0X5D`	Adverse effect of local antifungal, anti‑infective and anti‑inflammatory drugs, subsequent encounter	Follow-up of topical ophthalmic drug adverse effect relevant to procedural planning.
`T49.0X5S`	Adverse effect of local antifungal, anti‑infective and anti‑inflammatory drugs, sequela	Sequelae from topical ocular drug reactions that may complicate anesthesia.
`T49.1X5A`	Adverse effect of antipruritics, initial encounter	Acute adverse effect from antipruritic agents that could influence sedation choice.
`T49.1X5D`	Adverse effect of antipruritics, subsequent encounter	Ongoing management of antipruritic adverse effects relevant to anesthesia risk.
`T49.1X5S`	Adverse effect of antipruritics, sequela	Long-term sequelae from antipruritic reactions that may affect perioperative care.

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`00140`	Anesthesia for procedures on eye; not otherwise specified	Alternative anesthesia code for eye procedures when specific anatomic-based ophthalmoscopy code is not used.
`00142`	Anesthesia for procedures on eye; lens surgery	Used when anesthesia is provided for cataract or lens surgery, which may be performed in the same setting as diagnostic ophthalmoscopy or as a follow-up procedure.
`00144`	Anesthesia for procedures on eye; corneal transplant	Used when anesthesia is required for corneal transplant procedures; represents a related higher-complexity ocular anesthesia service.
`00145`	Anesthesia for procedures on eye; vitreoretinal surgery	Used when anesthesia is provided for posterior segment surgery; relates to ophthalmoscopy when detailed retinal work-up or treatment is performed in the same episode.
`00147`	Anesthesia for procedures on eye; iridectomy	Used for anesthesia for anterior segment procedures such as iridectomy; relevant when multiple ocular procedures are performed during one anesthetic.

CPT 00100: Anesthesia for Salivary Gland Procedures, Including Biopsy

CPT-00102-ANESTHESIA-CLEFT-LIP-REPAIR

CPT 00102: Anesthesia for Plastic Repair of Cleft Lip

CPT-00103-ANESTHESIA-RECONSTRUCTIVE-EYELID-SURGERY

CPT 00103: Anesthesia for Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery

CPT-00104-ANESTHESIA-FOR-ELECTROCONVULSIVE-THERAPY

CPT 00104: Anesthesia for Electroconvulsive Therapy

CPT-00120-ANESTHESIA-FOR-EAR-PROCEDURES

CPT 00120: Anesthesia for External, Middle, and Inner Ear Procedures

CPT-00124-ANESTHESIA-EXTERNAL-MIDDLE-INNER-EAR-BIOPSY-OTOSCOPY

CPT 00124: Anesthesia for External, Middle, and Inner Ear Procedures

CPT-00126-ANESTHESIA-FOR-OTOLOGIC-PROCEDURES-TYMPANOTOMY-BIOPSY

CPT 00126: Anesthesia for Ear Procedures, Including Tympanotomy and Biopsy

CPT-00140-ANESTHESIA-FOR-EYE-PROCEDURE-OPHTHALMIC-SURGERY

CPT 00140: Anesthesia for Eye Procedure, Ophthalmic Surgery

CPT-00142-ANESTHESIA-FOR-EYE-LENS-PROCEDURE

CPT 00142: Anesthesia for Eye Lens Procedure

CPT-00144-ANESTHESIA-CORNEAL-TRANSPLANT

CPT 00144: Anesthesia for Corneal Transplantation

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References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Coding Specifications

Modifier	Description	When to Use
`22`	Increased procedural services	Use when the anesthesia service required substantially greater work or complexity than usual for ophthalmoscopy anesthesia.
`23`	Unusual anesthesia	Use when general anesthesia is required for a procedure that normally does not require it (e.g., awake ophthalmic exam requiring unexpected general anesthesia).
`50`	Bilateral procedure	Use when anesthesia is furnished for simultaneous bilateral ocular procedures during the same session.
`52`	Reduced services	Use when the anesthesia service is partially reduced or not completed as planned.
`53`	Discontinued procedure	Use when anesthesia was initiated but procedure was aborted for documented clinical reasons.
`54`	Surgical care only	Use when the anesthesia provider documents that only intraoperative anesthesia care was furnished and pre/post care is billed by another provider.
`55`	Postoperative management only	Use when the anesthesia provider is responsible only for postoperative management.
`62`	Two surgeons	Use when two surgeons with distinct roles are providing care and anesthesia management is coordinated for complex ophthalmic cases.
`78`	Unplanned return to the operating/procedure room by the same physician following initial procedure for a related procedure during the postoperative period	Use when the patient returns for an additional ophthalmoscopic intervention requiring anesthesia for a complication of the index procedure.
`AA`	Anesthesia services performed personally by anesthesiologist	Use to indicate the anesthesiologist personally performed the anesthesia care.
`AD`	Medical supervision by a physician; more than four concurrent anesthesia procedures	Use when the anesthesiologist provides oversight for multiple concurrent CRNA-administered anesthetics.
`AS`	Physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist services for anesthesia assist	Use when advanced practice clinician provided anesthesia services under supervision as allowed by payer.
`QK`	Medical direction of two, three, or four concurrent anesthesia procedures involving certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)	Use when the anesthesiologist medically directs multiple concurrent CRNA-administered anesthetics.
`QS`	Monitored anesthesia care service	Use to indicate monitored anesthesia care (MAC) was provided for the ophthalmoscopy when required by clinical condition.

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
`207L00000X`	Anesthesiology Physician	Physician who directs or personally performs anesthesia services for ophthalmic procedures.
`367500000X`	Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist	CRNA who may provide MAC or general anesthesia for ophthalmic procedures, often under medical direction.
`207W00000X`	Ophthalmology Physician	Surgeon performing the ophthalmoscopy or related diagnostic/therapeutic ocular procedures; coordinates with anesthesia team.

Related Diagnoses

ICD-10 Code	Description	Clinical Relevance
`T48.205S`	Adverse effect of unspecified drugs acting on muscles, sequela	Prior adverse muscular drug reaction producing sequelae that may affect perioperative management for ophthalmic anesthesia.
`T48.295A`	Adverse effect of other drugs acting on muscles, initial encounter	Active adverse drug reaction affecting muscle function that may necessitate specialized monitoring during anesthesia for ophthalmoscopy.
`T48.295D`	Adverse effect of other drugs acting on muscles, subsequent encounter	Follow-up visit for a prior muscular drug adverse effect relevant when managing peri-procedural care.
`T48.295S`	Adverse effect of other drugs acting on muscles, sequela	Long-term sequelae from a drug affecting muscles that may impact airway or positioning during ocular procedures.
`T48.3X5A`	Adverse effect of antitussives, initial encounter	Drug-related adverse effect from antitussives that could influence respiratory status during sedation.
`T48.3X5D`	Adverse effect of antitussives, subsequent encounter	Follow-up to an antitussive adverse effect relevant to peri-anesthesia risk assessment.
`T48.3X5S`	Adverse effect of antitussives, sequela	Sequelae from antitussive adverse reaction that may affect anesthetic planning.
`T48.4X5A`	Adverse effect of expectorants, initial encounter	Respiratory medication adverse effect that may alter airway management during ophthalmic anesthesia.
`T48.4X5D`	Adverse effect of expectorants, subsequent encounter	Ongoing care for expectorant adverse effect relevant to peri-procedural monitoring.
`T48.4X5S`	Adverse effect of expectorants, sequela	Long-term consequences of expectorant adverse effects influencing anesthesia risk.
`T48.5X5A`	Adverse effect of other anti-common-cold drugs, initial encounter	Acute adverse reaction to cold medications that can affect cardiopulmonary status during anesthesia.
`T48.5X5D`	Adverse effect of other anti-common-cold drugs, subsequent encounter	Follow-up care for such adverse effects relevant to procedure timing and anesthesia planning.
`T48.5X5S`	Adverse effect of other anti-common-cold drugs, sequela	Sequelae that may impact perioperative risk for ophthalmic anesthesia.
`T48.6X5A`	Adverse effect of antiasthmatics, initial encounter	Active adverse effect from antiasthmatic agents with direct relevance to airway and ventilation during anesthesia.
`T48.6X5D`	Adverse effect of antiasthmatics, subsequent encounter	Ongoing management of antiasthmatic adverse effects that informs anesthesia care.
`T48.6X5S`	Adverse effect of antiasthmatics, sequela	Residual effects from antiasthmatic reactions that may require altered anesthetic technique.
`T48.905A`	Adverse effect of unspecified agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, initial encounter	Acute respiratory-agent adverse effect that may increase perioperative respiratory risk for ophthalmic anesthesia.
`T48.905D`	Adverse effect of unspecified agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, subsequent encounter	Follow-up for respiratory-agent adverse effects important to perioperative assessment.
`T48.905S`	Adverse effect of unspecified agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, sequela	Long-term sequelae affecting respiratory function relevant to anesthesia planning.
`T48.995A`	Adverse effect of other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, initial encounter	Initial encounter for adverse reactions to other respiratory agents that can affect sedation safety.
`T48.995D`	Adverse effect of other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, subsequent encounter	Subsequent encounter informing perioperative risk.
`T48.995S`	Adverse effect of other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, sequela	Sequelae from respiratory-agent adverse effects impacting anesthesia management.
`T49.0X5A`	Adverse effect of local antifungal, anti‑infective and anti‑inflammatory drugs, initial encounter	Ocular topical drug adverse effect potentially necessitating ophthalmoscopic evaluation under anesthesia.
`T49.0X5D`	Adverse effect of local antifungal, anti‑infective and anti‑inflammatory drugs, subsequent encounter	Follow-up of topical ophthalmic drug adverse effect relevant to procedural planning.
`T49.0X5S`	Adverse effect of local antifungal, anti‑infective and anti‑inflammatory drugs, sequela	Sequelae from topical ocular drug reactions that may complicate anesthesia.
`T49.1X5A`	Adverse effect of antipruritics, initial encounter	Acute adverse effect from antipruritic agents that could influence sedation choice.
`T49.1X5D`	Adverse effect of antipruritics, subsequent encounter	Ongoing management of antipruritic adverse effects relevant to anesthesia risk.
`T49.1X5S`	Adverse effect of antipruritics, sequela	Long-term sequelae from antipruritic reactions that may affect perioperative care.

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`00140`	Anesthesia for procedures on eye; not otherwise specified	Alternative anesthesia code for eye procedures when specific anatomic-based ophthalmoscopy code is not used.
`00142`	Anesthesia for procedures on eye; lens surgery	Used when anesthesia is provided for cataract or lens surgery, which may be performed in the same setting as diagnostic ophthalmoscopy or as a follow-up procedure.
`00144`	Anesthesia for procedures on eye; corneal transplant	Used when anesthesia is required for corneal transplant procedures; represents a related higher-complexity ocular anesthesia service.
`00145`	Anesthesia for procedures on eye; vitreoretinal surgery	Used when anesthesia is provided for posterior segment surgery; relates to ophthalmoscopy when detailed retinal work-up or treatment is performed in the same episode.
`00147`	Anesthesia for procedures on eye; iridectomy	Used for anesthesia for anterior segment procedures such as iridectomy; relevant when multiple ocular procedures are performed during one anesthetic.

CPT 00100: Anesthesia for Salivary Gland Procedures, Including Biopsy

CPT-00102-ANESTHESIA-CLEFT-LIP-REPAIR

CPT 00102: Anesthesia for Plastic Repair of Cleft Lip

CPT-00103-ANESTHESIA-RECONSTRUCTIVE-EYELID-SURGERY

CPT 00103: Anesthesia for Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery

CPT-00104-ANESTHESIA-FOR-ELECTROCONVULSIVE-THERAPY

CPT 00104: Anesthesia for Electroconvulsive Therapy

CPT-00120-ANESTHESIA-FOR-EAR-PROCEDURES

CPT 00120: Anesthesia for External, Middle, and Inner Ear Procedures

CPT-00124-ANESTHESIA-EXTERNAL-MIDDLE-INNER-EAR-BIOPSY-OTOSCOPY

CPT 00124: Anesthesia for External, Middle, and Inner Ear Procedures

CPT-00126-ANESTHESIA-FOR-OTOLOGIC-PROCEDURES-TYMPANOTOMY-BIOPSY

CPT 00126: Anesthesia for Ear Procedures, Including Tympanotomy and Biopsy

CPT-00140-ANESTHESIA-FOR-EYE-PROCEDURE-OPHTHALMIC-SURGERY

CPT 00140: Anesthesia for Eye Procedure, Ophthalmic Surgery

CPT-00142-ANESTHESIA-FOR-EYE-LENS-PROCEDURE

CPT 00142: Anesthesia for Eye Lens Procedure

CPT-00144-ANESTHESIA-CORNEAL-TRANSPLANT

CPT 00144: Anesthesia for Corneal Transplantation

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References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Coding Specifications

Related Diagnoses

Related CPT Codes

Related Codes

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