00563 Anesthesia procedures heart with pmp crc arst
Also known as: DHCA anesthesia, circulatory arrest anesthesia, deep hypothermia cardiac anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the heart, pericardial sac, and great vessels of the chest with cardiopulmonary bypass and hypothermic circulatory arrest. Covers anesthesia for the most complex cardiac procedures requiring deep hypothermia.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for heart surgery with body cooling and blood flow stoppage; being put to sleep for heart surgery with deep cooling
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for cardiac surgery requiring deep hypothermic circulatory arrest, typically for aortic arch surgery (ascending aorta and arch replacement), complex congenital heart repairs, or pulmonary thromboendarterectomy. Highest-risk cardiac anesthesia scenario.
RVU Information
CPT 00563 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 00563?
CPT 00563 (Anesthesia procedures heart with pmp crc arst) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the heart, pericardial sac, and great vessels of the chest with cardiopulmonary bypass and hypothermic circulatory arrest. Covers anesthesia for the most complex cardiac procedures requiring deep hypothermia.
How is anesthesia code 00563 billed?
Anesthesia code 00563 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for cardiac surgery requiring deep hypothermic circulatory arrest, typically for aortic arch surgery (ascending aorta and arch replacement), complex congenital heart repairs, or pulmonary thromboendarterectomy. Highest-risk cardiac anesthesia scenario. Used by anesthesiology, cardiac anesthesiology, cardiothoracic surgery.
When is CPT 00563 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for cardiac surgery requiring deep hypothermic circulatory arrest, typically for aortic arch surgery (ascending aorta and arch replacement), complex congenital heart repairs, or pulmonary thromboendarterectomy. Highest-risk cardiac anesthesia scenario.
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