00142 Anesthesia procedures on eye lens surgery
Also known as: cataract surgery anesthesia, lens surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the eye involving lens surgery, including cataract extraction with or without intraocular lens implantation. Covers general anesthesia or monitored anesthesia care for lens procedures.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for cataract surgery; being put to sleep for lens replacement
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for lens surgery, most commonly cataract extraction with intraocular lens implantation. May involve monitored anesthesia care with topical/retrobulbar block or general anesthesia for patients who cannot cooperate.
RVU Information
CPT 00142 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 00142?
CPT 00142 (Anesthesia procedures on eye lens surgery) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the eye involving lens surgery, including cataract extraction with or without intraocular lens implantation. Covers general anesthesia or monitored anesthesia care for lens procedures.
How is anesthesia code 00142 billed?
Anesthesia code 00142 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for lens surgery, most commonly cataract extraction with intraocular lens implantation. May involve monitored anesthesia care with topical/retrobulbar block or general anesthesia for patients who cannot cooperate. Used by anesthesiology, ophthalmology.
When is CPT 00142 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for lens surgery, most commonly cataract extraction with intraocular lens implantation. May involve monitored anesthesia care with topical/retrobulbar block or general anesthesia for patients who cannot cooperate.
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