00548 Anesthesia thrcm procedures trachea & bronchi
Also known as: bronchial surgery anesthesia, thoracotomy airway surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for thoracotomy procedures involving intrathoracic procedures on the trachea and bronchi. Covers general anesthesia for open surgical procedures on the tracheobronchial tree through a thoracotomy approach.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for airway surgery through the chest; being put to sleep for windpipe surgery in the chest
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for intrathoracic tracheobronchial surgery via thoracotomy, including bronchoplasty, sleeve resection, and repair of tracheobronchial injuries. Requires advanced airway management techniques including cross-field ventilation.
RVU Information
CPT 00548 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 00548?
CPT 00548 (Anesthesia thrcm procedures trachea & bronchi) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for thoracotomy procedures involving intrathoracic procedures on the trachea and bronchi. Covers general anesthesia for open surgical procedures on the tracheobronchial tree through a thoracotomy approach.
How is anesthesia code 00548 billed?
Anesthesia code 00548 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for intrathoracic tracheobronchial surgery via thoracotomy, including bronchoplasty, sleeve resection, and repair of tracheobronchial injuries. Requires advanced airway management techniques including cross-field ventilation. Used by anesthesiology, thoracic surgery.
When is CPT 00548 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for intrathoracic tracheobronchial surgery via thoracotomy, including bronchoplasty, sleeve resection, and repair of tracheobronchial injuries. Requires advanced airway management techniques including cross-field ventilation.
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