00813 Anesthesia upper lower gi ndsc procedures
Also known as: combined endo anesthesia, EGD plus colonoscopy anesthesia, bidirectional endoscopy anesthesia
Anesthesia for combined upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures. Covers anesthesia when both EGD and colonoscopy are performed during the same anesthetic session.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for combined stomach and colon scope; being put to sleep for upper and lower GI scopes together
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for combined upper and lower GI endoscopy in the same session. Common when patients require both EGD and colonoscopy, allowing a single anesthetic rather than two separate procedures. Typically the EGD is performed first.
RVU Information
CPT 00813 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 00813?
CPT 00813 (Anesthesia upper lower gi ndsc procedures) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for combined upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures. Covers anesthesia when both EGD and colonoscopy are performed during the same anesthetic session.
How is anesthesia code 00813 billed?
Anesthesia code 00813 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for combined upper and lower GI endoscopy in the same session. Common when patients require both EGD and colonoscopy, allowing a single anesthetic rather than two separate procedures. Typically the EGD is performed first. Used by anesthesiology, gastroenterology.
When is CPT 00813 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for combined upper and lower GI endoscopy in the same session. Common when patients require both EGD and colonoscopy, allowing a single anesthetic rather than two separate procedures. Typically the EGD is performed first.
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