00148 Anesthesia procedures eye ophthalmoscopy
Also known as: EUA eye anesthesia, retina exam under anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the eye involving ophthalmoscopy. Covers anesthesia for examination of the retina and posterior segment under anesthesia using an ophthalmoscope, typically in pediatric patients.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for eye examination; being put to sleep to look inside the eye
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for ophthalmoscopic examination, most commonly examination under anesthesia (EUA) in pediatric patients for retinoblastoma screening, retinopathy of prematurity assessment, or evaluation of pediatric glaucoma.
RVU Information
CPT 00148 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 00148?
CPT 00148 (Anesthesia procedures eye ophthalmoscopy) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the eye involving ophthalmoscopy. Covers anesthesia for examination of the retina and posterior segment under anesthesia using an ophthalmoscope, typically in pediatric patients.
How is anesthesia code 00148 billed?
Anesthesia code 00148 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for ophthalmoscopic examination, most commonly examination under anesthesia (EUA) in pediatric patients for retinoblastoma screening, retinopathy of prematurity assessment, or evaluation of pediatric glaucoma. Used by anesthesiology, ophthalmology, pediatric ophthalmology.
When is CPT 00148 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for ophthalmoscopic examination, most commonly examination under anesthesia (EUA) in pediatric patients for retinoblastoma screening, retinopathy of prematurity assessment, or evaluation of pediatric glaucoma.
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