00731 Anesthesia upper gi ndsc procedures not otherwise specified
Also known as: EGD anesthesia, upper endoscopy anesthesia, upper GI sedation
Anesthesia for upper gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures not otherwise specified. Covers anesthesia or deep sedation for esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and related upper GI endoscopic procedures.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for upper GI scope; being put to sleep for stomach scope
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for upper GI endoscopic procedures not covered by 00732. Includes EGD with biopsy, dilation, stent placement, and hemostasis. Increasingly provided by anesthesiologists rather than nurse-administered sedation for complex patients.
RVU Information
CPT 00731 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 00731?
CPT 00731 (Anesthesia upper gi ndsc procedures not otherwise specified) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for upper gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures not otherwise specified. Covers anesthesia or deep sedation for esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and related upper GI endoscopic procedures.
How is anesthesia code 00731 billed?
Anesthesia code 00731 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for upper GI endoscopic procedures not covered by 00732. Includes EGD with biopsy, dilation, stent placement, and hemostasis. Increasingly provided by anesthesiologists rather than nurse-administered sedation for complex patients. Used by anesthesiology, gastroenterology.
When is CPT 00731 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for upper GI endoscopic procedures not covered by 00732. Includes EGD with biopsy, dilation, stent placement, and hemostasis. Increasingly provided by anesthesiologists rather than nurse-administered sedation for complex patients.
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