00470 Anesthesia partial rib rescj not otherwise specified
Also known as: rib resection anesthesia, rib surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for partial rib resection not otherwise specified. Covers general anesthesia for surgical removal of one or more ribs or portions of ribs for various indications.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for rib removal surgery; being put to sleep for rib surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for partial rib resection not covered by more specific codes. Indications include thoracic outlet syndrome (first rib resection), rib tumors, chronic pain from rib pathology, or harvesting rib grafts for reconstruction.
RVU Information
CPT 00470 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 00470?
CPT 00470 (Anesthesia partial rib rescj not otherwise specified) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for partial rib resection not otherwise specified. Covers general anesthesia for surgical removal of one or more ribs or portions of ribs for various indications.
How is anesthesia code 00470 billed?
Anesthesia code 00470 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for partial rib resection not covered by more specific codes. Indications include thoracic outlet syndrome (first rib resection), rib tumors, chronic pain from rib pathology, or harvesting rib grafts for reconstruction. Used by anesthesiology, thoracic surgery.
When is CPT 00470 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for partial rib resection not covered by more specific codes. Indications include thoracic outlet syndrome (first rib resection), rib tumors, chronic pain from rib pathology, or harvesting rib grafts for reconstruction.
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