00702 Anesthesia upper anterior abdominal wall lvr biopsy
Also known as: liver biopsy anesthesia, percutaneous liver biopsy anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the upper anterior abdominal wall involving percutaneous liver biopsy. Covers anesthesia or sedation for needle biopsy of the liver performed through the anterior abdominal wall.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for liver tissue sampling; being put to sleep for liver biopsy
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for percutaneous liver biopsy, typically performed under ultrasound guidance. Indicated for evaluation of chronic liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis staging), liver masses, and transplant monitoring. Usually requires only sedation with local anesthesia.
RVU Information
CPT 00702 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 00702?
CPT 00702 (Anesthesia upper anterior abdominal wall lvr biopsy) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the upper anterior abdominal wall involving percutaneous liver biopsy. Covers anesthesia or sedation for needle biopsy of the liver performed through the anterior abdominal wall.
How is anesthesia code 00702 billed?
Anesthesia code 00702 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for percutaneous liver biopsy, typically performed under ultrasound guidance. Indicated for evaluation of chronic liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis staging), liver masses, and transplant monitoring. Usually requires only sedation with local anesthesia. Used by anesthesiology, gastroenterology, hepatology.
When is CPT 00702 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for percutaneous liver biopsy, typically performed under ultrasound guidance. Indicated for evaluation of chronic liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis staging), liver masses, and transplant monitoring. Usually requires only sedation with local anesthesia.
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