00529 Anesthesia clsd ch mediast & thrc with
Also known as: VATS anesthesia with lung isolation, one-lung ventilation anesthesia
Anesthesia for closed chest procedures including mediastinoscopy and diagnostic thoracoscopy with one-lung ventilation. Covers general anesthesia requiring lung isolation via double-lumen tube or bronchial blocker.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for chest scope with one lung breathing; being put to sleep for chest surgery with lung collapse
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for thoracoscopic or mediastinoscopic procedures requiring one-lung ventilation. Requires double-lumen endotracheal tube or bronchial blocker placement. More complex anesthetic management than 00528 with attention to hypoxemia during OLV.
RVU Information
CPT 00529 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 00529?
CPT 00529 (Anesthesia clsd ch mediast & thrc with) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for closed chest procedures including mediastinoscopy and diagnostic thoracoscopy with one-lung ventilation. Covers general anesthesia requiring lung isolation via double-lumen tube or bronchial blocker.
How is anesthesia code 00529 billed?
Anesthesia code 00529 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for thoracoscopic or mediastinoscopic procedures requiring one-lung ventilation. Requires double-lumen endotracheal tube or bronchial blocker placement. More complex anesthetic management than 00528 with attention to hypoxemia during OLV. Used by anesthesiology, thoracic surgery.
When is CPT 00529 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for thoracoscopic or mediastinoscopic procedures requiring one-lung ventilation. Requires double-lumen endotracheal tube or bronchial blocker placement. More complex anesthetic management than 00528 with attention to hypoxemia during OLV.
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