00790 Anesthesia iper upper abdominal not otherwise specified
Also known as: upper abdominal intraperitoneal anesthesia, upper belly surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for intraperitoneal procedures in the upper abdomen not otherwise specified. Covers general anesthesia for intraperitoneal surgical procedures involving the upper abdominal organs.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for surgery inside the upper belly; being put to sleep for upper abdominal organ surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for intraperitoneal upper abdominal procedures not covered by more specific codes (00792-00797). Includes cholecystectomy, gastrectomy, splenectomy, and other upper abdominal visceral procedures.
RVU Information
CPT 00790 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 00790?
CPT 00790 (Anesthesia iper upper abdominal not otherwise specified) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for intraperitoneal procedures in the upper abdomen not otherwise specified. Covers general anesthesia for intraperitoneal surgical procedures involving the upper abdominal organs.
How is anesthesia code 00790 billed?
Anesthesia code 00790 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for intraperitoneal upper abdominal procedures not covered by more specific codes (00792-00797). Includes cholecystectomy, gastrectomy, splenectomy, and other upper abdominal visceral procedures. Used by anesthesiology, general surgery.
When is CPT 00790 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for intraperitoneal upper abdominal procedures not covered by more specific codes (00792-00797). Includes cholecystectomy, gastrectomy, splenectomy, and other upper abdominal visceral procedures.
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