00539 Anesthesia tracheobronchial rcnstj
Also known as: tracheal reconstruction anesthesia, airway reconstruction anesthesia
Anesthesia for tracheobronchial reconstruction. Covers general anesthesia for surgical reconstruction of the trachea or bronchi, including tracheal resection and reanastomosis or bronchoplasty.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for windpipe reconstruction surgery; being put to sleep for airway repair
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for tracheobronchial reconstruction, typically for tracheal stenosis, tracheomalacia, or tracheal tumors. Complex airway management requiring intermittent ventilation, jet ventilation, or cross-field intubation during surgical reconstruction of the airway.
RVU Information
CPT 00539 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 00539?
CPT 00539 (Anesthesia tracheobronchial rcnstj) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for tracheobronchial reconstruction. Covers general anesthesia for surgical reconstruction of the trachea or bronchi, including tracheal resection and reanastomosis or bronchoplasty.
How is anesthesia code 00539 billed?
Anesthesia code 00539 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for tracheobronchial reconstruction, typically for tracheal stenosis, tracheomalacia, or tracheal tumors. Complex airway management requiring intermittent ventilation, jet ventilation, or cross-field intubation during surgical reconstruction of the airway. Used by anesthesiology, thoracic surgery, otolaryngology.
When is CPT 00539 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for tracheobronchial reconstruction, typically for tracheal stenosis, tracheomalacia, or tracheal tumors. Complex airway management requiring intermittent ventilation, jet ventilation, or cross-field intubation during surgical reconstruction of the airway.
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