00172 Anesthesia intraoral procedures repair clft pal
Also known as: cleft palate repair anesthesia, palatoplasty anesthesia
Anesthesia for intraoral procedures involving repair of cleft palate. Covers general anesthesia for surgical correction of cleft palate deformity, including palatoplasty and pharyngeal flap procedures.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for cleft palate surgery; being put to sleep for roof-of-mouth repair
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for primary or secondary cleft palate repair, typically performed around 9-12 months of age. Requires specialized pediatric airway management with consideration for shared airway, potential difficult intubation, and postoperative airway concerns.
RVU Information
CPT 00172 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 00172?
CPT 00172 (Anesthesia intraoral procedures repair clft pal) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for intraoral procedures involving repair of cleft palate. Covers general anesthesia for surgical correction of cleft palate deformity, including palatoplasty and pharyngeal flap procedures.
How is anesthesia code 00172 billed?
Anesthesia code 00172 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for primary or secondary cleft palate repair, typically performed around 9-12 months of age. Requires specialized pediatric airway management with consideration for shared airway, potential difficult intubation, and postoperative airway concerns. Used by anesthesiology, pediatric anesthesiology.
When is CPT 00172 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for primary or secondary cleft palate repair, typically performed around 9-12 months of age. Requires specialized pediatric airway management with consideration for shared airway, potential difficult intubation, and postoperative airway concerns.
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