00832 Anesthesia hernia repair vnt & incal
Also known as: lower ventral hernia anesthesia, lower incisional hernia anesthesia
Anesthesia for hernia repair in the lower abdomen involving ventral and incisional hernias. Covers general anesthesia for repair of lower abdominal ventral or incisional hernias.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for lower belly wall hernia repair; being put to sleep for incisional hernia surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for ventral and incisional hernia repairs in the lower abdomen, distinct from upper abdominal ventral hernias (00752). May involve mesh placement and component separation for large defects.
RVU Information
CPT 00832 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 00832?
CPT 00832 (Anesthesia hernia repair vnt & incal) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for hernia repair in the lower abdomen involving ventral and incisional hernias. Covers general anesthesia for repair of lower abdominal ventral or incisional hernias.
How is anesthesia code 00832 billed?
Anesthesia code 00832 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for ventral and incisional hernia repairs in the lower abdomen, distinct from upper abdominal ventral hernias (00752). May involve mesh placement and component separation for large defects. Used by anesthesiology, general surgery.
When is CPT 00832 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for ventral and incisional hernia repairs in the lower abdomen, distinct from upper abdominal ventral hernias (00752). May involve mesh placement and component separation for large defects.
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