00120 Anesthesia procedures ear with biopsy not otherwise specified
Also known as: ear surgery anesthesia, ear biopsy anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the external, middle, or inner ear not otherwise specified, including biopsy. Covers general anesthesia for ear procedures that do not have a more specific anesthesia code.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for ear surgery; being put to sleep for ear procedure
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for ear procedures including biopsies of the ear that are not covered by more specific codes (00124, 00126). Common indications include excision of ear lesions, ear reconstruction, or diagnostic biopsies.
RVU Information
CPT 00120 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Anesthesia codes use a base unit + time unit system rather than standard RVUs. Contact your payer for the anesthesia conversion factor.
Billing & Documentation
Anesthesia codes are billed using base units plus time units. One time unit typically equals 15 minutes of anesthesia time. Document start and stop times, patient status (P1-P6), and any qualifying circumstances. Modifiers AA, QK, QX, or QY indicate the provider arrangement.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 00120?
CPT 00120 (Anesthesia procedures ear with biopsy not otherwise specified) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the external, middle, or inner ear not otherwise specified, including biopsy. Covers general anesthesia for ear procedures that do not have a more specific anesthesia code.
How is anesthesia code 00120 billed?
Anesthesia code 00120 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for ear procedures including biopsies of the ear that are not covered by more specific codes (00124, 00126). Common indications include excision of ear lesions, ear reconstruction, or diagnostic biopsies. Used by anesthesiology.
When is CPT 00120 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for ear procedures including biopsies of the ear that are not covered by more specific codes (00124, 00126). Common indications include excision of ear lesions, ear reconstruction, or diagnostic biopsies.
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