00846 Anesthesia iper procedures radiation hystrectomy
Also known as: radical hysterectomy anesthesia, Wertheim anesthesia, gynecologic cancer surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for intraperitoneal procedures in the lower abdomen involving radical hysterectomy. Covers general anesthesia for radical hysterectomy with lymph node dissection for cervical or uterine cancer.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for major uterus cancer removal; being put to sleep for extensive hysterectomy for cancer
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for radical hysterectomy (Wertheim procedure) with pelvic lymph node dissection, typically for cervical or endometrial cancer. More extensive than total hysterectomy with wider parametrial dissection and ureteral manipulation. Requires ureteral stent consideration.
RVU Information
CPT 00846 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 00846?
CPT 00846 (Anesthesia iper procedures radiation hystrectomy) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for intraperitoneal procedures in the lower abdomen involving radical hysterectomy. Covers general anesthesia for radical hysterectomy with lymph node dissection for cervical or uterine cancer.
How is anesthesia code 00846 billed?
Anesthesia code 00846 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for radical hysterectomy (Wertheim procedure) with pelvic lymph node dissection, typically for cervical or endometrial cancer. More extensive than total hysterectomy with wider parametrial dissection and ureteral manipulation. Requires ureteral stent consideration. Used by anesthesiology, gynecologic oncology.
When is CPT 00846 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for radical hysterectomy (Wertheim procedure) with pelvic lymph node dissection, typically for cervical or endometrial cancer. More extensive than total hysterectomy with wider parametrial dissection and ureteral manipulation. Requires ureteral stent consideration.
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