00820 Anesthesia procedures lower posterior abdl wall
Also known as: lower retroperitoneal anesthesia, lower posterior abdominal anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the lower posterior abdominal wall. Covers general anesthesia for surgical procedures involving the retroperitoneal region of the lower posterior abdomen.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for lower back abdominal surgery; being put to sleep for surgery in the lower back belly area
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for lower posterior abdominal wall procedures including retroperitoneal lymph node dissection, retroperitoneal tumor excision, and posterior approach to lower abdominal structures. May require lateral decubitus positioning.
RVU Information
CPT 00820 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 00820?
CPT 00820 (Anesthesia procedures lower posterior abdl wall) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the lower posterior abdominal wall. Covers general anesthesia for surgical procedures involving the retroperitoneal region of the lower posterior abdomen.
How is anesthesia code 00820 billed?
Anesthesia code 00820 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for lower posterior abdominal wall procedures including retroperitoneal lymph node dissection, retroperitoneal tumor excision, and posterior approach to lower abdominal structures. May require lateral decubitus positioning. Used by anesthesiology, general surgery, urology.
When is CPT 00820 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for lower posterior abdominal wall procedures including retroperitoneal lymph node dissection, retroperitoneal tumor excision, and posterior approach to lower abdominal structures. May require lateral decubitus positioning.
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