00542 Anesthesia thrcm procedures decortication
Also known as: decortication anesthesia, lung peel anesthesia
Anesthesia for thoracotomy procedures involving decortication of the lung. Covers general anesthesia for surgical removal of the fibrous peel from the pleural surface of the lung to allow re-expansion.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for removing scar tissue from the lung; being put to sleep for lung surface cleaning surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for pulmonary decortication, the removal of restrictive fibrous tissue from the visceral pleural surface. Indicated for organized empyema, trapped lung, or fibrothorax. Typically requires one-lung ventilation and may involve significant blood loss.
RVU Information
CPT 00542 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 00542?
CPT 00542 (Anesthesia thrcm procedures decortication) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for thoracotomy procedures involving decortication of the lung. Covers general anesthesia for surgical removal of the fibrous peel from the pleural surface of the lung to allow re-expansion.
How is anesthesia code 00542 billed?
Anesthesia code 00542 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for pulmonary decortication, the removal of restrictive fibrous tissue from the visceral pleural surface. Indicated for organized empyema, trapped lung, or fibrothorax. Typically requires one-lung ventilation and may involve significant blood loss. Used by anesthesiology, thoracic surgery.
When is CPT 00542 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for pulmonary decortication, the removal of restrictive fibrous tissue from the visceral pleural surface. Indicated for organized empyema, trapped lung, or fibrothorax. Typically requires one-lung ventilation and may involve significant blood loss.
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