00640 Anesthesia spine manipulation
Also known as: MUA spine anesthesia, spine manipulation anesthesia
Anesthesia for manipulation of the spine or for closed procedures on the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine. Covers general anesthesia for spinal manipulation under anesthesia or closed reduction of spinal fractures/dislocations.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for spine adjustment; being put to sleep to manipulate the spine
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) of the spine or closed reduction of spinal deformities or fractures. May be performed for adhesive conditions, closed reduction of spondylolisthesis, or cervical spine reduction.
RVU Information
CPT 00640 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 00640?
CPT 00640 (Anesthesia spine manipulation) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for manipulation of the spine or for closed procedures on the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine. Covers general anesthesia for spinal manipulation under anesthesia or closed reduction of spinal fractures/dislocations.
How is anesthesia code 00640 billed?
Anesthesia code 00640 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) of the spine or closed reduction of spinal deformities or fractures. May be performed for adhesive conditions, closed reduction of spondylolisthesis, or cervical spine reduction. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery, physical medicine.
When is CPT 00640 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) of the spine or closed reduction of spinal deformities or fractures. May be performed for adhesive conditions, closed reduction of spondylolisthesis, or cervical spine reduction.
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