00147 Anesthesia procedures on eye iridectomy
Also known as: iridectomy anesthesia, glaucoma surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the eye involving iridectomy. Covers general anesthesia or monitored anesthesia care for surgical removal of part of the iris, typically for glaucoma treatment or tumor excision.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for iris surgery; being put to sleep for glaucoma surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for iridectomy procedures, most commonly peripheral iridectomy for angle-closure glaucoma. Also used for excision of iris tumors or cysts. May be combined with other glaucoma procedures.
RVU Information
CPT 00147 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 00147?
CPT 00147 (Anesthesia procedures on eye iridectomy) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the eye involving iridectomy. Covers general anesthesia or monitored anesthesia care for surgical removal of part of the iris, typically for glaucoma treatment or tumor excision.
How is anesthesia code 00147 billed?
Anesthesia code 00147 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for iridectomy procedures, most commonly peripheral iridectomy for angle-closure glaucoma. Also used for excision of iris tumors or cysts. May be combined with other glaucoma procedures. Used by anesthesiology, ophthalmology.
When is CPT 00147 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for iridectomy procedures, most commonly peripheral iridectomy for angle-closure glaucoma. Also used for excision of iris tumors or cysts. May be combined with other glaucoma procedures.
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