00811 Anesthesia lower intst ndsc not otherwise specified
Also known as: colonoscopy anesthesia, lower GI sedation, colon scope anesthesia
Anesthesia for lower intestinal endoscopic procedures not otherwise specified. Covers anesthesia or deep sedation for colonoscopy and other lower gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for colon scope; being put to sleep for colonoscopy
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for lower GI endoscopic procedures not covered by 00812 or 00813. Includes diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy with polypectomy, biopsy, or hemostasis. Increasingly performed with propofol-based anesthesia rather than moderate sedation.
RVU Information
CPT 00811 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 00811?
CPT 00811 (Anesthesia lower intst ndsc not otherwise specified) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for lower intestinal endoscopic procedures not otherwise specified. Covers anesthesia or deep sedation for colonoscopy and other lower gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures.
How is anesthesia code 00811 billed?
Anesthesia code 00811 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for lower GI endoscopic procedures not covered by 00812 or 00813. Includes diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy with polypectomy, biopsy, or hemostasis. Increasingly performed with propofol-based anesthesia rather than moderate sedation. Used by anesthesiology, gastroenterology.
When is CPT 00811 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for lower GI endoscopic procedures not covered by 00812 or 00813. Includes diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy with polypectomy, biopsy, or hemostasis. Increasingly performed with propofol-based anesthesia rather than moderate sedation.
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