00474 Anesthesia prtl rib rescj radiation procedures
Also known as: pectus repair anesthesia, radical chest wall anesthesia
Anesthesia for partial rib resection involving radical procedures, such as pectus excavatum repair. Covers general anesthesia for extensive chest wall reconstruction or radical rib procedures.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for major chest wall surgery; being put to sleep for sunken chest repair
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for radical chest wall procedures including pectus excavatum repair (Nuss or Ravitch procedure), pectus carinatum correction, or radical rib resection for tumor. Often performed in pediatric/adolescent patients.
RVU Information
CPT 00474 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 00474?
CPT 00474 (Anesthesia prtl rib rescj radiation procedures) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for partial rib resection involving radical procedures, such as pectus excavatum repair. Covers general anesthesia for extensive chest wall reconstruction or radical rib procedures.
How is anesthesia code 00474 billed?
Anesthesia code 00474 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for radical chest wall procedures including pectus excavatum repair (Nuss or Ravitch procedure), pectus carinatum correction, or radical rib resection for tumor. Often performed in pediatric/adolescent patients. Used by anesthesiology, thoracic surgery, pediatric surgery.
When is CPT 00474 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for radical chest wall procedures including pectus excavatum repair (Nuss or Ravitch procedure), pectus carinatum correction, or radical rib resection for tumor. Often performed in pediatric/adolescent patients.
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