00532 Anesthesia access ctr venous crcj
Also known as: central line anesthesia, port placement anesthesia, PICC anesthesia
Anesthesia for access to central venous circulation. Covers anesthesia or sedation for placement of central venous catheters, ports, or other central venous access devices.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for central line placement; being put to sleep for IV port placement
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for central venous access procedures including subclavian, internal jugular, or femoral central venous catheter placement, as well as implantable port placement. Common in oncology patients requiring long-term venous access.
RVU Information
CPT 00532 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 00532?
CPT 00532 (Anesthesia access ctr venous crcj) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for access to central venous circulation. Covers anesthesia or sedation for placement of central venous catheters, ports, or other central venous access devices.
How is anesthesia code 00532 billed?
Anesthesia code 00532 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for central venous access procedures including subclavian, internal jugular, or femoral central venous catheter placement, as well as implantable port placement. Common in oncology patients requiring long-term venous access. Used by anesthesiology, general surgery, interventional radiology.
When is CPT 00532 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for central venous access procedures including subclavian, internal jugular, or femoral central venous catheter placement, as well as implantable port placement. Common in oncology patients requiring long-term venous access.
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