00625 Anesthesia thrc spine wo 1lng vent
Also known as: thoracic spine posterior approach anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the thoracic spine without one-lung ventilation. Covers general anesthesia for thoracic spine surgery performed via posterior approach or anterior approach without requiring lung isolation.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for mid-back surgery without collapsing a lung; being put to sleep for back surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for thoracic spine procedures that do not require one-lung ventilation, typically posterior approaches. Includes posterior instrumentation and fusion, laminectomy, and kyphoplasty/vertebroplasty performed under general anesthesia.
RVU Information
CPT 00625 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 00625?
CPT 00625 (Anesthesia thrc spine wo 1lng vent) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the thoracic spine without one-lung ventilation. Covers general anesthesia for thoracic spine surgery performed via posterior approach or anterior approach without requiring lung isolation.
How is anesthesia code 00625 billed?
Anesthesia code 00625 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for thoracic spine procedures that do not require one-lung ventilation, typically posterior approaches. Includes posterior instrumentation and fusion, laminectomy, and kyphoplasty/vertebroplasty performed under general anesthesia. Used by anesthesiology, neurosurgery, orthopedic spine surgery.
When is CPT 00625 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for thoracic spine procedures that do not require one-lung ventilation, typically posterior approaches. Includes posterior instrumentation and fusion, laminectomy, and kyphoplasty/vertebroplasty performed under general anesthesia.
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