00210 Anesthesia intracranial procedures not otherwise specified
Also known as: craniotomy anesthesia, brain surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for intracranial procedures not otherwise specified. Covers general anesthesia for surgical procedures within the cranial cavity that lack a more specific intracranial anesthesia code.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for brain surgery; being put to sleep for surgery inside the skull
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for intracranial procedures not covered by more specific codes (00211-00222). Includes craniotomy for tumor resection, brain biopsy, and other intracranial procedures. Requires specialized neuroanesthesia monitoring and management.
RVU Information
CPT 00210 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 00210?
CPT 00210 (Anesthesia intracranial procedures not otherwise specified) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for intracranial procedures not otherwise specified. Covers general anesthesia for surgical procedures within the cranial cavity that lack a more specific intracranial anesthesia code.
How is anesthesia code 00210 billed?
Anesthesia code 00210 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for intracranial procedures not covered by more specific codes (00211-00222). Includes craniotomy for tumor resection, brain biopsy, and other intracranial procedures. Requires specialized neuroanesthesia monitoring and management. Used by anesthesiology, neuroanesthesiology, neurosurgery.
When is CPT 00210 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for intracranial procedures not covered by more specific codes (00211-00222). Includes craniotomy for tumor resection, brain biopsy, and other intracranial procedures. Requires specialized neuroanesthesia monitoring and management.
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