00192 Anesthesia procedures facial bone/skl radiation surgical
Also known as: radical craniofacial surgery anesthesia, skull base surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the facial bones or skull involving radical surgery. Covers general anesthesia for extensive surgical procedures on the facial skeleton or skull including craniofacial resection for malignancy.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for major facial bone surgery; being put to sleep for extensive skull surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for radical craniofacial surgery, typically for malignant tumors involving the facial bones or anterior skull base. Requires coordination with neurosurgery, may involve significant blood loss, and prolonged operative time.
RVU Information
CPT 00192 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 00192?
CPT 00192 (Anesthesia procedures facial bone/skl radiation surgical) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the facial bones or skull involving radical surgery. Covers general anesthesia for extensive surgical procedures on the facial skeleton or skull including craniofacial resection for malignancy.
How is anesthesia code 00192 billed?
Anesthesia code 00192 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for radical craniofacial surgery, typically for malignant tumors involving the facial bones or anterior skull base. Requires coordination with neurosurgery, may involve significant blood loss, and prolonged operative time. Used by anesthesiology, neurosurgery, head and neck surgery.
When is CPT 00192 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for radical craniofacial surgery, typically for malignant tumors involving the facial bones or anterior skull base. Requires coordination with neurosurgery, may involve significant blood loss, and prolonged operative time.
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