00454 Anesthesia procedures clav & scapula biopsy clav
Also known as: clavicle biopsy anesthesia, collarbone biopsy anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the clavicle and scapula involving biopsy of the clavicle. Covers anesthesia for diagnostic tissue sampling of the clavicle, typically for evaluation of bone lesions or tumors.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for collarbone biopsy; being put to sleep for collarbone tissue sampling
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for biopsy of the clavicle, typically indicated for evaluation of bony lesions such as primary bone tumors, metastatic disease, or infection (osteomyelitis). May be performed as open or needle biopsy.
RVU Information
CPT 00454 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 00454?
CPT 00454 (Anesthesia procedures clav & scapula biopsy clav) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the clavicle and scapula involving biopsy of the clavicle. Covers anesthesia for diagnostic tissue sampling of the clavicle, typically for evaluation of bone lesions or tumors.
How is anesthesia code 00454 billed?
Anesthesia code 00454 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for biopsy of the clavicle, typically indicated for evaluation of bony lesions such as primary bone tumors, metastatic disease, or infection (osteomyelitis). May be performed as open or needle biopsy. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery, orthopedic oncology.
When is CPT 00454 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for biopsy of the clavicle, typically indicated for evaluation of bony lesions such as primary bone tumors, metastatic disease, or infection (osteomyelitis). May be performed as open or needle biopsy.
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