00126 Anesthesia procedures ear tympanotomy
Also known as: tube placement anesthesia, myringotomy anesthesia, ear tubes anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the ear involving tympanotomy. Covers general anesthesia for surgical incision into the tympanic membrane, including myringotomy with or without tube placement.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for ear tube surgery; being put to sleep for ear drum surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for tympanotomy procedures including myringotomy with or without ventilation tube (PE tube) insertion. One of the most common pediatric anesthesia procedures, typically brief mask anesthesia with sevoflurane.
RVU Information
CPT 00126 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 00126?
CPT 00126 (Anesthesia procedures ear tympanotomy) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the ear involving tympanotomy. Covers general anesthesia for surgical incision into the tympanic membrane, including myringotomy with or without tube placement.
How is anesthesia code 00126 billed?
Anesthesia code 00126 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for tympanotomy procedures including myringotomy with or without ventilation tube (PE tube) insertion. One of the most common pediatric anesthesia procedures, typically brief mask anesthesia with sevoflurane. Used by anesthesiology, pediatric anesthesiology, otolaryngology.
When is CPT 00126 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for tympanotomy procedures including myringotomy with or without ventilation tube (PE tube) insertion. One of the most common pediatric anesthesia procedures, typically brief mask anesthesia with sevoflurane.
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