00797 Anesthesia iper upper abdominal gstr procedures mo
Also known as: bariatric surgery anesthesia, gastric bypass anesthesia, weight loss surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for intraperitoneal procedures in the upper abdomen involving gastric restrictive procedures for morbid obesity. Covers general anesthesia for bariatric surgical procedures.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for weight loss surgery; being put to sleep for stomach surgery for obesity
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for bariatric procedures including Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding. Requires attention to morbid obesity-related comorbidities, difficult airway management, and obesity-specific pharmacology and ventilation strategies.
RVU Information
CPT 00797 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 00797?
CPT 00797 (Anesthesia iper upper abdominal gstr procedures mo) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for intraperitoneal procedures in the upper abdomen involving gastric restrictive procedures for morbid obesity. Covers general anesthesia for bariatric surgical procedures.
How is anesthesia code 00797 billed?
Anesthesia code 00797 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for bariatric procedures including Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding. Requires attention to morbid obesity-related comorbidities, difficult airway management, and obesity-specific pharmacology and ventilation strategies. Used by anesthesiology, bariatric surgery, general surgery.
When is CPT 00797 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for bariatric procedures including Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding. Requires attention to morbid obesity-related comorbidities, difficult airway management, and obesity-specific pharmacology and ventilation strategies.
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