00520 Anesthesia closed chest procedures not otherwise specified
Also known as: bronchoscopy anesthesia, closed chest anesthesia
Anesthesia for closed chest procedures not otherwise specified, including bronchoscopy. Covers anesthesia for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed through the chest wall or airways without open thoracotomy.
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for closed chest procedures not covered by more specific codes (00522-00529). Includes flexible and rigid bronchoscopy, endobronchial procedures, and other closed-chest diagnostic or therapeutic interventions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.00 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.00 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.00 |
| Total RVU | 0.00 |
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