00534 Anesthesia insertion/replacement cvdfb
Also known as: ICD implant anesthesia, defibrillator surgery anesthesia, AICD anesthesia
Anesthesia for insertion or replacement of a cardioverter-defibrillator (AICD/ICD), including transvenous placement of leads and generator implantation or replacement.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for defibrillator implant surgery; being put to sleep for heart shock device placement
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) placement or generator change. Indicated for patients at risk of sudden cardiac death from ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation. Requires defibrillation testing capability in the procedure room.
RVU Information
CPT 00534 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 00534?
CPT 00534 (Anesthesia insertion/replacement cvdfb) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for insertion or replacement of a cardioverter-defibrillator (AICD/ICD), including transvenous placement of leads and generator implantation or replacement.
How is anesthesia code 00534 billed?
Anesthesia code 00534 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) placement or generator change. Indicated for patients at risk of sudden cardiac death from ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation. Requires defibrillation testing capability in the procedure room. Used by anesthesiology, cardiology, electrophysiology.
When is CPT 00534 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) placement or generator change. Indicated for patients at risk of sudden cardiac death from ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation. Requires defibrillation testing capability in the procedure room.
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