00546 Anesthesia thrcm procedures pulmonary rescj
Also known as: lung resection anesthesia, lobectomy anesthesia, pneumonectomy anesthesia
Anesthesia for thoracotomy procedures involving pulmonary resection, including pneumonectomy, lobectomy, or segmentectomy. Covers general anesthesia for open surgical removal of lung tissue.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for lung removal surgery; being put to sleep for removing part or all of a lung
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for pulmonary resection procedures including pneumonectomy, lobectomy, bilobectomy, and segmentectomy via thoracotomy. Most commonly for lung cancer. Requires one-lung ventilation, careful fluid management (especially for pneumonectomy), and postoperative pain control.
RVU Information
CPT 00546 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 00546?
CPT 00546 (Anesthesia thrcm procedures pulmonary rescj) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for thoracotomy procedures involving pulmonary resection, including pneumonectomy, lobectomy, or segmentectomy. Covers general anesthesia for open surgical removal of lung tissue.
How is anesthesia code 00546 billed?
Anesthesia code 00546 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for pulmonary resection procedures including pneumonectomy, lobectomy, bilobectomy, and segmentectomy via thoracotomy. Most commonly for lung cancer. Requires one-lung ventilation, careful fluid management (especially for pneumonectomy), and postoperative pain control. Used by anesthesiology, thoracic surgery, surgical oncology.
When is CPT 00546 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for pulmonary resection procedures including pneumonectomy, lobectomy, bilobectomy, and segmentectomy via thoracotomy. Most commonly for lung cancer. Requires one-lung ventilation, careful fluid management (especially for pneumonectomy), and postoperative pain control.
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