00567 Anesthesia direct cabg with pump
Also known as: on-pump CABG anesthesia, CABG anesthesia, coronary bypass anesthesia
Anesthesia for direct coronary artery bypass grafting with cardiopulmonary bypass (on-pump CABG). Covers general anesthesia for traditional coronary bypass surgery using the heart-lung machine.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for heart bypass surgery; being put to sleep for coronary bypass surgery with heart-lung machine
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for coronary artery bypass grafting with cardiopulmonary bypass. The most common cardiac surgical procedure. Requires invasive monitoring, TEE, management of cardiopulmonary bypass, and careful post-bypass hemodynamic management.
RVU Information
CPT 00567 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 00567?
CPT 00567 (Anesthesia direct cabg with pump) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for direct coronary artery bypass grafting with cardiopulmonary bypass (on-pump CABG). Covers general anesthesia for traditional coronary bypass surgery using the heart-lung machine.
How is anesthesia code 00567 billed?
Anesthesia code 00567 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for coronary artery bypass grafting with cardiopulmonary bypass. The most common cardiac surgical procedure. Requires invasive monitoring, TEE, management of cardiopulmonary bypass, and careful post-bypass hemodynamic management. Used by anesthesiology, cardiac anesthesiology, cardiothoracic surgery.
When is CPT 00567 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for coronary artery bypass grafting with cardiopulmonary bypass. The most common cardiac surgical procedure. Requires invasive monitoring, TEE, management of cardiopulmonary bypass, and careful post-bypass hemodynamic management.
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