00190 Anesthesia procedures facial bone/skull not otherwise specified
Also known as: facial bone surgery anesthesia, skull surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the facial bones or skull not otherwise specified. Covers general anesthesia for surgical procedures involving the facial skeleton or calvarium that lack a more specific anesthesia code.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for facial bone surgery; being put to sleep for face or skull surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for procedures on the facial bones or skull not covered by more specific codes. Includes open reduction internal fixation of facial fractures, orthognathic surgery, and other craniofacial procedures.
RVU Information
CPT 00190 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 00190?
CPT 00190 (Anesthesia procedures facial bone/skull not otherwise specified) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the facial bones or skull not otherwise specified. Covers general anesthesia for surgical procedures involving the facial skeleton or calvarium that lack a more specific anesthesia code.
How is anesthesia code 00190 billed?
Anesthesia code 00190 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for procedures on the facial bones or skull not covered by more specific codes. Includes open reduction internal fixation of facial fractures, orthognathic surgery, and other craniofacial procedures. Used by anesthesiology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, plastic surgery.
When is CPT 00190 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for procedures on the facial bones or skull not covered by more specific codes. Includes open reduction internal fixation of facial fractures, orthognathic surgery, and other craniofacial procedures.
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