00754 Anesthesia hernia repair omphalocele
Also known as: omphalocele repair anesthesia, abdominal wall defect anesthesia
Anesthesia for hernia repair involving omphalocele. Covers general anesthesia for surgical repair of omphalocele, a congenital abdominal wall defect where intestinal contents protrude through the umbilical ring covered by a membrane.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for belly button birth defect repair; putting a baby under for belly wall repair
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for omphalocele repair in neonates. Requires specialized neonatal anesthetic management with attention to temperature regulation, fluid management, and potential for increased abdominal pressure after closure. May be associated with other congenital anomalies (Beckwith-Wiedemann, pentalogy of Cantrell).
RVU Information
CPT 00754 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 00754?
CPT 00754 (Anesthesia hernia repair omphalocele) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for hernia repair involving omphalocele. Covers general anesthesia for surgical repair of omphalocele, a congenital abdominal wall defect where intestinal contents protrude through the umbilical ring covered by a membrane.
How is anesthesia code 00754 billed?
Anesthesia code 00754 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for omphalocele repair in neonates. Requires specialized neonatal anesthetic management with attention to temperature regulation, fluid management, and potential for increased abdominal pressure after closure. May be associated with other congenital anomalies (Beckwith-Wiedemann, pentalogy of Cantrell). Used by anesthesiology, pediatric anesthesiology, pediatric surgery.
When is CPT 00754 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for omphalocele repair in neonates. Requires specialized neonatal anesthetic management with attention to temperature regulation, fluid management, and potential for increased abdominal pressure after closure. May be associated with other congenital anomalies (Beckwith-Wiedemann, pentalogy of Cantrell).
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