00176 Anesthesia intraoral procedures radiation surgical
Also known as: radical oral surgery anesthesia, oral cancer surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for intraoral procedures involving radical surgery. Covers general anesthesia for extensive intraoral surgical procedures including radical excision of oral tumors, composite resections, and mandibulectomy.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for major mouth surgery; being put to sleep for extensive oral cancer surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for radical intraoral surgery, typically for oral cavity malignancies. May include glossectomy, mandibulectomy, composite resection, or floor of mouth excision. Often combined with neck dissection and reconstruction requiring prolonged anesthesia.
RVU Information
CPT 00176 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 00176?
CPT 00176 (Anesthesia intraoral procedures radiation surgical) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for intraoral procedures involving radical surgery. Covers general anesthesia for extensive intraoral surgical procedures including radical excision of oral tumors, composite resections, and mandibulectomy.
How is anesthesia code 00176 billed?
Anesthesia code 00176 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for radical intraoral surgery, typically for oral cavity malignancies. May include glossectomy, mandibulectomy, composite resection, or floor of mouth excision. Often combined with neck dissection and reconstruction requiring prolonged anesthesia. Used by anesthesiology, head and neck surgery, oral surgery.
When is CPT 00176 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for radical intraoral surgery, typically for oral cavity malignancies. May include glossectomy, mandibulectomy, composite resection, or floor of mouth excision. Often combined with neck dissection and reconstruction requiring prolonged anesthesia.
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