CPT Code 99152: Moderate Sedation Services

CPT code 99152 represents the initial 15 minutes of moderate sedation provided by the same physician or qualified healthcare professional performing the diagnostic or therapeutic procedure for patients aged 5 years or older, requiring an independent trained observer to monitor the patient’s consciousness and physiological status.

The difference between CPT codes 99152 and 99156 lies in the provider: 99152 is used when the sedation is administered by the same provider performing the procedure, while 99156 is used when moderate sedation is provided by a different physician or qualified healthcare professional than the one performing the diagnostic or therapeutic service, also for patients aged 5 years or older.

The CPT codes for IV sedation typically fall under the moderate sedation codes 99151–99157, with 99152 and 99156 specifically covering the initial 15 minutes of moderate sedation for patients aged 5 years or older, depending on the provider performing the sedation.