00632 Anesthesia procedures lumbar sympathectomy
Also known as: lumbar sympathectomy anesthesia, sympathetic chain surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the lumbar region involving lumbar sympathectomy. Covers general anesthesia for surgical interruption of the lumbar sympathetic chain for treatment of vascular insufficiency or pain syndromes.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for nerve surgery in the lower back; being put to sleep for lower back nerve-cutting procedure
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for lumbar sympathectomy, which involves surgical resection or ablation of the lumbar sympathetic chain. Indicated for peripheral vascular disease, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), or hyperhidrosis of the lower extremities.
RVU Information
CPT 00632 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 00632?
CPT 00632 (Anesthesia procedures lumbar sympathectomy) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the lumbar region involving lumbar sympathectomy. Covers general anesthesia for surgical interruption of the lumbar sympathetic chain for treatment of vascular insufficiency or pain syndromes.
How is anesthesia code 00632 billed?
Anesthesia code 00632 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for lumbar sympathectomy, which involves surgical resection or ablation of the lumbar sympathetic chain. Indicated for peripheral vascular disease, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), or hyperhidrosis of the lower extremities. Used by anesthesiology, vascular surgery, pain medicine.
When is CPT 00632 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for lumbar sympathectomy, which involves surgical resection or ablation of the lumbar sympathetic chain. Indicated for peripheral vascular disease, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), or hyperhidrosis of the lower extremities.
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