00830 Anesthesia hernia repair lower abdominal not otherwise specified
Also known as: inguinal hernia anesthesia, groin hernia repair anesthesia
Anesthesia for hernia repair in the lower abdomen not otherwise specified, including inguinal and femoral hernia repair. Covers general, regional, or monitored anesthesia care for common groin hernia repairs.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for groin hernia repair; being put to sleep for hernia surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for lower abdominal hernia repairs not covered by more specific codes. Most commonly for inguinal and femoral hernia repair in adults. May be performed under general, spinal, or local anesthesia with sedation.
RVU Information
CPT 00830 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 00830?
CPT 00830 (Anesthesia hernia repair lower abdominal not otherwise specified) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for hernia repair in the lower abdomen not otherwise specified, including inguinal and femoral hernia repair. Covers general, regional, or monitored anesthesia care for common groin hernia repairs.
How is anesthesia code 00830 billed?
Anesthesia code 00830 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for lower abdominal hernia repairs not covered by more specific codes. Most commonly for inguinal and femoral hernia repair in adults. May be performed under general, spinal, or local anesthesia with sedation. Used by anesthesiology, general surgery.
When is CPT 00830 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for lower abdominal hernia repairs not covered by more specific codes. Most commonly for inguinal and femoral hernia repair in adults. May be performed under general, spinal, or local anesthesia with sedation.
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