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.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for premature baby's hernia repair; putting a premature baby under for hernia surgery
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 Information
CPT 00836 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 00836?
CPT 00836 (Anesthesia hernia repair<37wk brth<50) is a Anesthesia code. 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.
How is anesthesia code 00836 billed?
Anesthesia code 00836 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). 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. Used by anesthesiology, pediatric anesthesiology, neonatology.
When is CPT 00836 used?
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.
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