00630 Anesthesia procedures lumbar region not otherwise specified
Also known as: lumbar spine anesthesia, low back surgery anesthesia, L-spine surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the lumbar region not otherwise specified. Covers general anesthesia or neuraxial anesthesia for surgical procedures involving the lumbar spine or lumbar region.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for lower back surgery; being put to sleep for lumbar spine surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for lumbar spine procedures not covered by more specific codes (00632, 00635, 00640). Includes lumbar laminectomy, discectomy, spinal fusion, and decompression procedures. One of the most common spine anesthesia codes used.
RVU Information
CPT 00630 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 00630?
CPT 00630 (Anesthesia procedures lumbar region not otherwise specified) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the lumbar region not otherwise specified. Covers general anesthesia or neuraxial anesthesia for surgical procedures involving the lumbar spine or lumbar region.
How is anesthesia code 00630 billed?
Anesthesia code 00630 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for lumbar spine procedures not covered by more specific codes (00632, 00635, 00640). Includes lumbar laminectomy, discectomy, spinal fusion, and decompression procedures. One of the most common spine anesthesia codes used. Used by anesthesiology, neurosurgery, orthopedic spine surgery.
When is CPT 00630 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for lumbar spine procedures not covered by more specific codes (00632, 00635, 00640). Includes lumbar laminectomy, discectomy, spinal fusion, and decompression procedures. One of the most common spine anesthesia codes used.
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