00350 Anesthesia procedures major vsl neck not otherwise specified
Also known as: carotid surgery anesthesia, neck vascular surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the major vessels of the neck not otherwise specified. Covers general anesthesia for vascular surgery of the carotid, jugular, or vertebral arteries and veins in the neck.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for neck blood vessel surgery; being put to sleep for carotid artery surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for procedures on major neck vessels not covered by 00352. Most commonly carotid endarterectomy (CEA) for stroke prevention. Requires cerebral monitoring, hemodynamic stability, and rapid emergence for neurologic assessment.
RVU Information
CPT 00350 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 00350?
CPT 00350 (Anesthesia procedures major vsl neck not otherwise specified) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the major vessels of the neck not otherwise specified. Covers general anesthesia for vascular surgery of the carotid, jugular, or vertebral arteries and veins in the neck.
How is anesthesia code 00350 billed?
Anesthesia code 00350 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for procedures on major neck vessels not covered by 00352. Most commonly carotid endarterectomy (CEA) for stroke prevention. Requires cerebral monitoring, hemodynamic stability, and rapid emergence for neurologic assessment. Used by anesthesiology, vascular surgery.
When is CPT 00350 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for procedures on major neck vessels not covered by 00352. Most commonly carotid endarterectomy (CEA) for stroke prevention. Requires cerebral monitoring, hemodynamic stability, and rapid emergence for neurologic assessment.
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