00794 Anesthesia iper upper abdominal pncrtect
Also known as: Whipple anesthesia, pancreatectomy anesthesia, pancreas surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for intraperitoneal procedures in the upper abdomen involving pancreatectomy. Covers general anesthesia for surgical resection of the pancreas, including Whipple procedure and distal pancreatectomy.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for pancreas removal surgery; being put to sleep for pancreas surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for pancreatectomy procedures including pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple), distal pancreatectomy, and total pancreatectomy. Often prolonged procedures (6-10 hours) with significant fluid shifts, potential for major blood loss, and postoperative ICU care.
RVU Information
CPT 00794 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 00794?
CPT 00794 (Anesthesia iper upper abdominal pncrtect) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for intraperitoneal procedures in the upper abdomen involving pancreatectomy. Covers general anesthesia for surgical resection of the pancreas, including Whipple procedure and distal pancreatectomy.
How is anesthesia code 00794 billed?
Anesthesia code 00794 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for pancreatectomy procedures including pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple), distal pancreatectomy, and total pancreatectomy. Often prolonged procedures (6-10 hours) with significant fluid shifts, potential for major blood loss, and postoperative ICU care. Used by anesthesiology, hepatobiliary surgery, surgical oncology.
When is CPT 00794 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for pancreatectomy procedures including pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple), distal pancreatectomy, and total pancreatectomy. Often prolonged procedures (6-10 hours) with significant fluid shifts, potential for major blood loss, and postoperative ICU care.
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