00322 Anesthesia all procedures nck needle biopsy thyroid
Also known as: thyroid biopsy anesthesia, thyroid FNA anesthesia
Anesthesia for all procedures on the neck involving needle biopsy of the thyroid gland. Covers anesthesia for fine needle aspiration or core biopsy of thyroid nodules requiring sedation or general anesthesia.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for thyroid needle biopsy; being put to sleep for thyroid tissue sampling
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for needle biopsy of the thyroid. Most thyroid FNAs are performed with local anesthesia, but some patients require sedation or general anesthesia due to anxiety, difficult anatomy, or need for image guidance requiring patient immobility.
RVU Information
CPT 00322 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 00322?
CPT 00322 (Anesthesia all procedures nck needle biopsy thyroid) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for all procedures on the neck involving needle biopsy of the thyroid gland. Covers anesthesia for fine needle aspiration or core biopsy of thyroid nodules requiring sedation or general anesthesia.
How is anesthesia code 00322 billed?
Anesthesia code 00322 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for needle biopsy of the thyroid. Most thyroid FNAs are performed with local anesthesia, but some patients require sedation or general anesthesia due to anxiety, difficult anatomy, or need for image guidance requiring patient immobility. Used by anesthesiology, endocrinology, radiology.
When is CPT 00322 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for needle biopsy of the thyroid. Most thyroid FNAs are performed with local anesthesia, but some patients require sedation or general anesthesia due to anxiety, difficult anatomy, or need for image guidance requiring patient immobility.
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