00700 Anesthesia procedures upper anterior abdominal wall not otherwise specified
Also known as: upper abdominal surgery anesthesia, laparotomy anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the upper anterior abdominal wall not otherwise specified. Covers general anesthesia for surgical procedures on the upper anterior abdominal wall that lack a more specific anesthesia code.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for upper belly surgery; being put to sleep for upper abdominal procedure
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for upper anterior abdominal wall procedures not covered by 00702. Includes upper midline laparotomy, cholecystectomy, gastrectomy, hepatic resection, and pancreatic surgery. Common general surgery anesthesia code.
RVU Information
CPT 00700 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 00700?
CPT 00700 (Anesthesia procedures upper anterior abdominal wall not otherwise specified) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the upper anterior abdominal wall not otherwise specified. Covers general anesthesia for surgical procedures on the upper anterior abdominal wall that lack a more specific anesthesia code.
How is anesthesia code 00700 billed?
Anesthesia code 00700 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for upper anterior abdominal wall procedures not covered by 00702. Includes upper midline laparotomy, cholecystectomy, gastrectomy, hepatic resection, and pancreatic surgery. Common general surgery anesthesia code. Used by anesthesiology, general surgery.
When is CPT 00700 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for upper anterior abdominal wall procedures not covered by 00702. Includes upper midline laparotomy, cholecystectomy, gastrectomy, hepatic resection, and pancreatic surgery. Common general surgery anesthesia code.
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