00566 Anesthesia direct cabg without pump
Also known as: off-pump CABG anesthesia, OPCAB anesthesia, beating heart bypass anesthesia
Anesthesia for direct coronary artery bypass grafting without cardiopulmonary bypass (off-pump CABG). Covers general anesthesia for beating-heart coronary bypass surgery performed without the heart-lung machine.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for heart bypass surgery without stopping the heart; being put to sleep for beating-heart bypass surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting where anastomoses are performed on the beating heart. Requires expertise in hemodynamic management during cardiac displacement, use of stabilizers, and potential for emergent conversion to on-pump bypass.
RVU Information
CPT 00566 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 00566?
CPT 00566 (Anesthesia direct cabg without pump) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for direct coronary artery bypass grafting without cardiopulmonary bypass (off-pump CABG). Covers general anesthesia for beating-heart coronary bypass surgery performed without the heart-lung machine.
How is anesthesia code 00566 billed?
Anesthesia code 00566 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting where anastomoses are performed on the beating heart. Requires expertise in hemodynamic management during cardiac displacement, use of stabilizers, and potential for emergent conversion to on-pump bypass. Used by anesthesiology, cardiac anesthesiology, cardiothoracic surgery.
When is CPT 00566 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting where anastomoses are performed on the beating heart. Requires expertise in hemodynamic management during cardiac displacement, use of stabilizers, and potential for emergent conversion to on-pump bypass.
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