00800 Anesthesia procedures lower anterior abdl wal not otherwise specified
Also known as: lower abdominal anesthesia, lower belly surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the lower anterior abdominal wall not otherwise specified. Covers general anesthesia for surgical procedures involving the lower anterior abdominal wall below the umbilicus.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for lower belly surgery; being put to sleep for lower abdominal procedure
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for lower anterior abdominal wall procedures not covered by 00802. Includes lower midline laparotomy for gynecologic, urologic, or colorectal procedures, appendectomy, and lower abdominal wall exploration.
RVU Information
CPT 00800 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 00800?
CPT 00800 (Anesthesia procedures lower anterior abdl wal not otherwise specified) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the lower anterior abdominal wall not otherwise specified. Covers general anesthesia for surgical procedures involving the lower anterior abdominal wall below the umbilicus.
How is anesthesia code 00800 billed?
Anesthesia code 00800 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for lower anterior abdominal wall procedures not covered by 00802. Includes lower midline laparotomy for gynecologic, urologic, or colorectal procedures, appendectomy, and lower abdominal wall exploration. Used by anesthesiology, general surgery, gynecology.
When is CPT 00800 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for lower anterior abdominal wall procedures not covered by 00802. Includes lower midline laparotomy for gynecologic, urologic, or colorectal procedures, appendectomy, and lower abdominal wall exploration.
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