00756 Anesthesia hernia repair diphrg hernia
Also known as: CDH repair anesthesia, diaphragmatic hernia anesthesia
Anesthesia for hernia repair involving transabdominal repair of diaphragmatic hernia. Covers general anesthesia for surgical repair of diaphragmatic hernias through an abdominal approach, including congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) in neonates.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for diaphragm hernia repair; anesthesia for hole in the breathing muscle repair
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for transabdominal diaphragmatic hernia repair. In neonates, congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a life-threatening condition requiring urgent surgical repair with careful management of pulmonary hypertension and hypoxemia. In adults, may be for traumatic or paraesophageal diaphragmatic hernias.
RVU Information
CPT 00756 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 00756?
CPT 00756 (Anesthesia hernia repair diphrg hernia) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for hernia repair involving transabdominal repair of diaphragmatic hernia. Covers general anesthesia for surgical repair of diaphragmatic hernias through an abdominal approach, including congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) in neonates.
How is anesthesia code 00756 billed?
Anesthesia code 00756 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for transabdominal diaphragmatic hernia repair. In neonates, congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a life-threatening condition requiring urgent surgical repair with careful management of pulmonary hypertension and hypoxemia. In adults, may be for traumatic or paraesophageal diaphragmatic hernias. Used by anesthesiology, pediatric anesthesiology, pediatric surgery.
When is CPT 00756 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for transabdominal diaphragmatic hernia repair. In neonates, congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a life-threatening condition requiring urgent surgical repair with careful management of pulmonary hypertension and hypoxemia. In adults, may be for traumatic or paraesophageal diaphragmatic hernias.
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