00145 Anesthesia procedures eye vitreoretinal surgical
Also known as: vitrectomy anesthesia, retina surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the eye involving vitreoretinal surgery. Covers general anesthesia or monitored anesthesia care for posterior segment procedures including vitrectomy, retinal detachment repair, and membrane peeling.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for retina surgery; being put to sleep for surgery inside the eye
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for vitreoretinal procedures including pars plana vitrectomy, scleral buckle, retinal detachment repair, epiretinal membrane peeling, and macular hole repair. These are often longer procedures requiring stable anesthesia.
RVU Information
CPT 00145 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 00145?
CPT 00145 (Anesthesia procedures eye vitreoretinal surgical) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the eye involving vitreoretinal surgery. Covers general anesthesia or monitored anesthesia care for posterior segment procedures including vitrectomy, retinal detachment repair, and membrane peeling.
How is anesthesia code 00145 billed?
Anesthesia code 00145 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for vitreoretinal procedures including pars plana vitrectomy, scleral buckle, retinal detachment repair, epiretinal membrane peeling, and macular hole repair. These are often longer procedures requiring stable anesthesia. Used by anesthesiology, ophthalmology.
When is CPT 00145 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for vitreoretinal procedures including pars plana vitrectomy, scleral buckle, retinal detachment repair, epiretinal membrane peeling, and macular hole repair. These are often longer procedures requiring stable anesthesia.
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