00212 Anesthesia intracranial procedures subdural taps
Also known as: subdural tap anesthesia, fontanelle tap anesthesia
Anesthesia for intracranial procedures involving subdural taps. Covers anesthesia for percutaneous drainage of subdural fluid collections, typically performed in neonates or infants through the anterior fontanelle.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for draining fluid from around the brain; anesthesia for brain fluid drainage in babies
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for subdural taps, most commonly performed in infants through the open anterior fontanelle for diagnosis or treatment of subdural effusions or hematomas. May also be performed in adults through burr holes.
RVU Information
CPT 00212 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 00212?
CPT 00212 (Anesthesia intracranial procedures subdural taps) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for intracranial procedures involving subdural taps. Covers anesthesia for percutaneous drainage of subdural fluid collections, typically performed in neonates or infants through the anterior fontanelle.
How is anesthesia code 00212 billed?
Anesthesia code 00212 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for subdural taps, most commonly performed in infants through the open anterior fontanelle for diagnosis or treatment of subdural effusions or hematomas. May also be performed in adults through burr holes. Used by anesthesiology, pediatric anesthesiology, neurosurgery.
When is CPT 00212 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for subdural taps, most commonly performed in infants through the open anterior fontanelle for diagnosis or treatment of subdural effusions or hematomas. May also be performed in adults through burr holes.
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