00162 Anesthesia procedures nose & sinus radiation surgical
Also known as: radical sinus surgery anesthesia, extensive nasal surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the nose and accessory sinuses involving radical surgery. Covers general anesthesia for extensive or radical sinus surgery including maxillectomy, ethmoidectomy, or craniofacial resection.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for major nose and sinus surgery; being put to sleep for extensive sinus operation
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for radical nasal and sinus surgery, typically for malignant tumors of the paranasal sinuses or nasal cavity. Includes radical maxillectomy, craniofacial resection, and en bloc tumor excision requiring extensive surgical approach.
RVU Information
CPT 00162 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 00162?
CPT 00162 (Anesthesia procedures nose & sinus radiation surgical) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the nose and accessory sinuses involving radical surgery. Covers general anesthesia for extensive or radical sinus surgery including maxillectomy, ethmoidectomy, or craniofacial resection.
How is anesthesia code 00162 billed?
Anesthesia code 00162 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for radical nasal and sinus surgery, typically for malignant tumors of the paranasal sinuses or nasal cavity. Includes radical maxillectomy, craniofacial resection, and en bloc tumor excision requiring extensive surgical approach. Used by anesthesiology, otolaryngology, head and neck surgery.
When is CPT 00162 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for radical nasal and sinus surgery, typically for malignant tumors of the paranasal sinuses or nasal cavity. Includes radical maxillectomy, craniofacial resection, and en bloc tumor excision requiring extensive surgical approach.
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