00750 Anesthesia hernia repair upper abdominal not otherwise specified
Also known as: hernia repair anesthesia upper, upper abdominal hernia anesthesia
Anesthesia for hernia repair in the upper abdomen not otherwise specified. Covers general anesthesia for surgical repair of upper abdominal hernias that lack a more specific anesthesia code.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for upper belly hernia repair; being put to sleep for hernia surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for upper abdominal hernia repairs not covered by more specific codes (00752-00756). Includes epigastric hernia repair, paraesophageal hernia repair, and hiatal hernia repair. May involve laparoscopic or open approach.
RVU Information
CPT 00750 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 00750?
CPT 00750 (Anesthesia hernia repair upper abdominal not otherwise specified) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for hernia repair in the upper abdomen not otherwise specified. Covers general anesthesia for surgical repair of upper abdominal hernias that lack a more specific anesthesia code.
How is anesthesia code 00750 billed?
Anesthesia code 00750 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for upper abdominal hernia repairs not covered by more specific codes (00752-00756). Includes epigastric hernia repair, paraesophageal hernia repair, and hiatal hernia repair. May involve laparoscopic or open approach. Used by anesthesiology, general surgery.
When is CPT 00750 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for upper abdominal hernia repairs not covered by more specific codes (00752-00756). Includes epigastric hernia repair, paraesophageal hernia repair, and hiatal hernia repair. May involve laparoscopic or open approach.
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