00836 Anesthesia hernia repair<37wk brth<50
Also known as: preemie hernia anesthesia, premature infant hernia anesthesia
Anesthesia for hernia repair in a preterm infant born at less than 37 weeks gestational age and weighing less than 50 weeks postconceptional age at time of surgery. Highest-risk pediatric hernia anesthesia code.
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for hernia repair in former premature infants (born <37 weeks) who are less than 50 weeks postconceptional age. These patients have the highest risk for postoperative apnea, bradycardia, and respiratory complications. Requires postoperative apnea monitoring for 12-24 hours.
RVU Breakdown
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