00730 Anesthesia procedures upper pst abdl wall
Also known as: retroperitoneal surgery anesthesia, kidney surgery anesthesia, flank surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the upper posterior abdominal wall. Covers general anesthesia for surgical procedures on the retroperitoneal region and upper posterior abdominal wall, including kidney surgery.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for upper back abdominal surgery; being put to sleep for kidney area surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for upper posterior abdominal wall and retroperitoneal procedures including nephrectomy, adrenalectomy, and retroperitoneal lymph node dissection. Often requires lateral decubitus or prone positioning.
RVU Information
CPT 00730 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 00730?
CPT 00730 (Anesthesia procedures upper pst abdl wall) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the upper posterior abdominal wall. Covers general anesthesia for surgical procedures on the retroperitoneal region and upper posterior abdominal wall, including kidney surgery.
How is anesthesia code 00730 billed?
Anesthesia code 00730 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for upper posterior abdominal wall and retroperitoneal procedures including nephrectomy, adrenalectomy, and retroperitoneal lymph node dissection. Often requires lateral decubitus or prone positioning. Used by anesthesiology, urology, general surgery.
When is CPT 00730 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for upper posterior abdominal wall and retroperitoneal procedures including nephrectomy, adrenalectomy, and retroperitoneal lymph node dissection. Often requires lateral decubitus or prone positioning.
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