00812 Anesthesia lower intst scr colsc
Also known as: screening colonoscopy anesthesia, screening scope anesthesia
Anesthesia for lower intestinal endoscopic procedures involving screening colonoscopy. Covers anesthesia specifically for screening colonoscopies performed for colorectal cancer prevention in average-risk or high-risk patients.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for cancer screening colonoscopy; being put to sleep for routine colon cancer screening
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia specifically for screening colonoscopy, distinguished from diagnostic colonoscopy (00811). Screening colonoscopy is typically performed starting at age 45 for average-risk patients and earlier for high-risk populations. Important for coding and reimbursement differences.
RVU Information
CPT 00812 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 00812?
CPT 00812 (Anesthesia lower intst scr colsc) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for lower intestinal endoscopic procedures involving screening colonoscopy. Covers anesthesia specifically for screening colonoscopies performed for colorectal cancer prevention in average-risk or high-risk patients.
How is anesthesia code 00812 billed?
Anesthesia code 00812 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia specifically for screening colonoscopy, distinguished from diagnostic colonoscopy (00811). Screening colonoscopy is typically performed starting at age 45 for average-risk patients and earlier for high-risk populations. Important for coding and reimbursement differences. Used by anesthesiology, gastroenterology.
When is CPT 00812 used?
Used when providing anesthesia specifically for screening colonoscopy, distinguished from diagnostic colonoscopy (00811). Screening colonoscopy is typically performed starting at age 45 for average-risk patients and earlier for high-risk populations. Important for coding and reimbursement differences.
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