00406 Anesthesia integ sys radiation brst dsj
Also known as: extended radical mastectomy anesthesia, Urban mastectomy anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the integumentary system involving radical mastectomy with internal mammary node dissection. Covers general anesthesia for the most extensive form of breast cancer surgery including parasternal lymph node sampling.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for extensive breast cancer surgery; being put to sleep for major breast and lymph node removal
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for radical mastectomy with internal mammary node dissection (extended radical or Urban mastectomy). This is the most extensive breast cancer operation with highest anesthetic complexity, potential for pneumothorax, and significant blood loss risk.
RVU Information
CPT 00406 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 00406?
CPT 00406 (Anesthesia integ sys radiation brst dsj) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the integumentary system involving radical mastectomy with internal mammary node dissection. Covers general anesthesia for the most extensive form of breast cancer surgery including parasternal lymph node sampling.
How is anesthesia code 00406 billed?
Anesthesia code 00406 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for radical mastectomy with internal mammary node dissection (extended radical or Urban mastectomy). This is the most extensive breast cancer operation with highest anesthetic complexity, potential for pneumothorax, and significant blood loss risk. Used by anesthesiology, surgical oncology.
When is CPT 00406 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for radical mastectomy with internal mammary node dissection (extended radical or Urban mastectomy). This is the most extensive breast cancer operation with highest anesthetic complexity, potential for pneumothorax, and significant blood loss risk.
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