00352 Anesthesia procedures maj vsl nck simple ligament
Also known as: neck vessel ligation anesthesia, jugular ligation anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the major vessels of the neck involving simple ligation. Covers general anesthesia or monitored anesthesia care for ligation of major neck vessels such as the external carotid or jugular vein.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for tying off a blood vessel in the neck; being put to sleep for blood vessel tie-off
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for simple ligation of major neck vessels, commonly the external carotid artery or internal jugular vein. May be performed for hemorrhage control, pre-operative devascularization, or as part of trauma management.
RVU Information
CPT 00352 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 00352?
CPT 00352 (Anesthesia procedures maj vsl nck simple ligament) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the major vessels of the neck involving simple ligation. Covers general anesthesia or monitored anesthesia care for ligation of major neck vessels such as the external carotid or jugular vein.
How is anesthesia code 00352 billed?
Anesthesia code 00352 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for simple ligation of major neck vessels, commonly the external carotid artery or internal jugular vein. May be performed for hemorrhage control, pre-operative devascularization, or as part of trauma management. Used by anesthesiology, vascular surgery, general surgery.
When is CPT 00352 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for simple ligation of major neck vessels, commonly the external carotid artery or internal jugular vein. May be performed for hemorrhage control, pre-operative devascularization, or as part of trauma management.
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