00802 Anesthesia procedures lower abdl wal pannic
Also known as: panniculectomy anesthesia, tummy tuck anesthesia, abdominoplasty anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the lower anterior abdominal wall involving panniculectomy. Covers general anesthesia for surgical removal of the pannus (hanging abdominal skin and fat apron), often after massive weight loss.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for belly skin removal surgery; being put to sleep for tummy tuck
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for panniculectomy, removal of excess abdominal skin and subcutaneous tissue. Commonly performed after massive weight loss following bariatric surgery, or for functional panniculectomy due to recurrent skin infections, limitations in hygiene, or mobility restriction.
RVU Information
CPT 00802 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 00802?
CPT 00802 (Anesthesia procedures lower abdl wal pannic) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the lower anterior abdominal wall involving panniculectomy. Covers general anesthesia for surgical removal of the pannus (hanging abdominal skin and fat apron), often after massive weight loss.
How is anesthesia code 00802 billed?
Anesthesia code 00802 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for panniculectomy, removal of excess abdominal skin and subcutaneous tissue. Commonly performed after massive weight loss following bariatric surgery, or for functional panniculectomy due to recurrent skin infections, limitations in hygiene, or mobility restriction. Used by anesthesiology, plastic surgery, general surgery.
When is CPT 00802 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for panniculectomy, removal of excess abdominal skin and subcutaneous tissue. Commonly performed after massive weight loss following bariatric surgery, or for functional panniculectomy due to recurrent skin infections, limitations in hygiene, or mobility restriction.
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