00472 Anesthesia prtl rib rescj thoracop
Also known as: thoracoplasty anesthesia, chest wall reshaping anesthesia
Anesthesia for partial rib resection involving thoracoplasty. Covers general anesthesia for surgical reshaping of the thorax by removal of portions of multiple ribs, typically for treatment of thoracic deformity or empyema.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for chest wall reshaping surgery; being put to sleep for rib reshaping procedure
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for thoracoplasty procedures involving multiple rib resections to reshape the chest wall. Historically performed for tuberculosis management, now more commonly for post-pneumonectomy empyema or chest wall deformity correction.
RVU Information
CPT 00472 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 00472?
CPT 00472 (Anesthesia prtl rib rescj thoracop) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for partial rib resection involving thoracoplasty. Covers general anesthesia for surgical reshaping of the thorax by removal of portions of multiple ribs, typically for treatment of thoracic deformity or empyema.
How is anesthesia code 00472 billed?
Anesthesia code 00472 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for thoracoplasty procedures involving multiple rib resections to reshape the chest wall. Historically performed for tuberculosis management, now more commonly for post-pneumonectomy empyema or chest wall deformity correction. Used by anesthesiology, thoracic surgery.
When is CPT 00472 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for thoracoplasty procedures involving multiple rib resections to reshape the chest wall. Historically performed for tuberculosis management, now more commonly for post-pneumonectomy empyema or chest wall deformity correction.
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