00840 Anesthesia iper procedures lower abdominal not otherwise specified
Also known as: lower abdominal intraperitoneal anesthesia, pelvic surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for intraperitoneal procedures in the lower abdomen not otherwise specified. Covers general anesthesia for intraperitoneal surgical procedures involving the lower abdominal organs.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for lower belly organ surgery; being put to sleep for pelvic surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for intraperitoneal lower abdominal procedures not covered by more specific codes (00842-00851). Includes appendectomy, sigmoid colectomy, hysterectomy (non-radical), and other lower abdominal visceral procedures.
RVU Information
CPT 00840 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 00840?
CPT 00840 (Anesthesia iper procedures lower abdominal not otherwise specified) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for intraperitoneal procedures in the lower abdomen not otherwise specified. Covers general anesthesia for intraperitoneal surgical procedures involving the lower abdominal organs.
How is anesthesia code 00840 billed?
Anesthesia code 00840 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for intraperitoneal lower abdominal procedures not covered by more specific codes (00842-00851). Includes appendectomy, sigmoid colectomy, hysterectomy (non-radical), and other lower abdominal visceral procedures. Used by anesthesiology, general surgery, gynecology.
When is CPT 00840 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for intraperitoneal lower abdominal procedures not covered by more specific codes (00842-00851). Includes appendectomy, sigmoid colectomy, hysterectomy (non-radical), and other lower abdominal visceral procedures.
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