00320 Anesthesia all procedures neck not otherwise specified 1yr/>
Also known as: neck surgery anesthesia, cervical procedure anesthesia
Anesthesia for all procedures on the neck not otherwise specified, for patients aged one year or older. Covers general anesthesia for cervical procedures not covered by more specific codes in patients beyond infancy.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for neck surgery; being put to sleep for a procedure on the neck
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for neck procedures in patients aged 1 year and older that are not covered by more specific codes (00322, 00326, 00350, 00352). Includes thyroidectomy, parathyroidectomy, neck dissection, and branchial cleft excision.
RVU Information
CPT 00320 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 00320?
CPT 00320 (Anesthesia all procedures neck not otherwise specified 1yr/>) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for all procedures on the neck not otherwise specified, for patients aged one year or older. Covers general anesthesia for cervical procedures not covered by more specific codes in patients beyond infancy.
How is anesthesia code 00320 billed?
Anesthesia code 00320 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for neck procedures in patients aged 1 year and older that are not covered by more specific codes (00322, 00326, 00350, 00352). Includes thyroidectomy, parathyroidectomy, neck dissection, and branchial cleft excision. Used by anesthesiology, general surgery, otolaryngology.
When is CPT 00320 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for neck procedures in patients aged 1 year and older that are not covered by more specific codes (00322, 00326, 00350, 00352). Includes thyroidectomy, parathyroidectomy, neck dissection, and branchial cleft excision.
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