00144 Anesthesia procedures eye corneal transplant
Also known as: corneal transplant anesthesia, keratoplasty anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the eye involving corneal transplant. Covers general anesthesia or monitored anesthesia care for penetrating keratoplasty, endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK, DMEK), or other corneal transplant procedures.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for cornea transplant surgery; being put to sleep for cornea replacement
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for corneal transplant procedures including penetrating keratoplasty, deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty, or endothelial keratoplasty. Indicated for keratoconus, Fuchs dystrophy, corneal scarring, or corneal edema.
RVU Information
CPT 00144 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 00144?
CPT 00144 (Anesthesia procedures eye corneal transplant) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the eye involving corneal transplant. Covers general anesthesia or monitored anesthesia care for penetrating keratoplasty, endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK, DMEK), or other corneal transplant procedures.
How is anesthesia code 00144 billed?
Anesthesia code 00144 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for corneal transplant procedures including penetrating keratoplasty, deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty, or endothelial keratoplasty. Indicated for keratoconus, Fuchs dystrophy, corneal scarring, or corneal edema. Used by anesthesiology, ophthalmology.
When is CPT 00144 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for corneal transplant procedures including penetrating keratoplasty, deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty, or endothelial keratoplasty. Indicated for keratoconus, Fuchs dystrophy, corneal scarring, or corneal edema.
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