Dental anesthesia sedation can be reported with procedure codes D9230 and D9248. Below the descriptions and billing guidelines. D9230 | Nitrous Oxide D9230 is defined as: “inhalation of nitrous oxide/analgesia, anxiolysis.” The D9230 dental code can only be used for providers that have a permit do the administration of nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia. This permit…

Dental procedures and services are considered outpatient procedures. They are not compensable on inpatient basis. The exception is that there is medical justification. The medical justification is documented in the medical record of the patient. The only provider types that are eligible to receive payment for dental services are: Provider type 27: Dentist. Provider type…