00140 Anesthesia procedures on eye not otherwise specified
Also known as: eye surgery anesthesia, ophthalmic anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the eye not otherwise specified. Covers general anesthesia or monitored anesthesia care for ophthalmic procedures that do not have a more specific anesthesia code assigned.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for eye surgery; being put to sleep for eye procedure
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for ophthalmic procedures that are not covered by more specific anesthesia codes (00142-00148). Includes strabismus surgery, enucleation, evisceration, orbital procedures, and other miscellaneous eye surgeries.
RVU Information
CPT 00140 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 00140?
CPT 00140 (Anesthesia procedures on eye not otherwise specified) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the eye not otherwise specified. Covers general anesthesia or monitored anesthesia care for ophthalmic procedures that do not have a more specific anesthesia code assigned.
How is anesthesia code 00140 billed?
Anesthesia code 00140 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for ophthalmic procedures that are not covered by more specific anesthesia codes (00142-00148). Includes strabismus surgery, enucleation, evisceration, orbital procedures, and other miscellaneous eye surgeries. Used by anesthesiology, ophthalmology.
When is CPT 00140 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for ophthalmic procedures that are not covered by more specific anesthesia codes (00142-00148). Includes strabismus surgery, enucleation, evisceration, orbital procedures, and other miscellaneous eye surgeries.
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