00170 Anesthesia intraoral procedures not otherwise specified
Also known as: oral surgery anesthesia, mouth surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for intraoral procedures not otherwise specified, including biopsy. Covers general anesthesia for procedures performed inside the oral cavity that do not have a more specific anesthesia code.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for mouth surgery; being put to sleep for surgery inside the mouth
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for intraoral procedures not covered by more specific codes (00172-00176). Includes dental extractions under general anesthesia, oral biopsies, excision of oral lesions, and other miscellaneous intraoral surgeries.
RVU Information
CPT 00170 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 00170?
CPT 00170 (Anesthesia intraoral procedures not otherwise specified) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for intraoral procedures not otherwise specified, including biopsy. Covers general anesthesia for procedures performed inside the oral cavity that do not have a more specific anesthesia code.
How is anesthesia code 00170 billed?
Anesthesia code 00170 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for intraoral procedures not covered by more specific codes (00172-00176). Includes dental extractions under general anesthesia, oral biopsies, excision of oral lesions, and other miscellaneous intraoral surgeries. Used by anesthesiology, oral surgery, otolaryngology.
When is CPT 00170 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for intraoral procedures not covered by more specific codes (00172-00176). Includes dental extractions under general anesthesia, oral biopsies, excision of oral lesions, and other miscellaneous intraoral surgeries.
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