00792 Anesthesia iper upper abdominal prtl hptc
Also known as: liver resection anesthesia, hepatectomy anesthesia, liver surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for intraperitoneal procedures in the upper abdomen involving partial hepatectomy or management of liver hemorrhage. Covers general anesthesia for liver resection or control of hepatic bleeding.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for liver surgery; being put to sleep for removing part of the liver
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for partial hepatectomy (lobectomy, segmentectomy) or management of liver hemorrhage from trauma. Requires preparation for significant blood loss, coagulopathy management, and hemodynamic monitoring. Low CVP anesthesia technique often employed.
RVU Information
CPT 00792 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 00792?
CPT 00792 (Anesthesia iper upper abdominal prtl hptc) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for intraperitoneal procedures in the upper abdomen involving partial hepatectomy or management of liver hemorrhage. Covers general anesthesia for liver resection or control of hepatic bleeding.
How is anesthesia code 00792 billed?
Anesthesia code 00792 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for partial hepatectomy (lobectomy, segmentectomy) or management of liver hemorrhage from trauma. Requires preparation for significant blood loss, coagulopathy management, and hemodynamic monitoring. Low CVP anesthesia technique often employed. Used by anesthesiology, hepatobiliary surgery, surgical oncology.
When is CPT 00792 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for partial hepatectomy (lobectomy, segmentectomy) or management of liver hemorrhage from trauma. Requires preparation for significant blood loss, coagulopathy management, and hemodynamic monitoring. Low CVP anesthesia technique often employed.
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