00174 Anesthesia intraoral excision retropharyngeal tumor
Also known as: retropharyngeal tumor anesthesia, throat tumor excision anesthesia
Anesthesia for intraoral procedures involving excision of retropharyngeal tumor. Covers general anesthesia for surgical removal of tumors located in the retropharyngeal space.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for throat tumor removal; being put to sleep for tumor removal behind the throat
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for excision of retropharyngeal space tumors. These tumors can compromise the airway and may require awake fiberoptic intubation or tracheostomy. The retropharyngeal space is a potential pathway for mediastinal spread.
RVU Information
CPT 00174 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 00174?
CPT 00174 (Anesthesia intraoral excision retropharyngeal tumor) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for intraoral procedures involving excision of retropharyngeal tumor. Covers general anesthesia for surgical removal of tumors located in the retropharyngeal space.
How is anesthesia code 00174 billed?
Anesthesia code 00174 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for excision of retropharyngeal space tumors. These tumors can compromise the airway and may require awake fiberoptic intubation or tracheostomy. The retropharyngeal space is a potential pathway for mediastinal spread. Used by anesthesiology, otolaryngology, head and neck surgery.
When is CPT 00174 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for excision of retropharyngeal space tumors. These tumors can compromise the airway and may require awake fiberoptic intubation or tracheostomy. The retropharyngeal space is a potential pathway for mediastinal spread.
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