00848 Anesthesia iper procedures pel exentration
Also known as: pelvic exenteration anesthesia, total exenteration anesthesia
Anesthesia for intraperitoneal procedures in the lower abdomen involving pelvic exenteration. Covers general anesthesia for total pelvic exenteration, the most radical pelvic cancer surgery involving removal of all pelvic organs.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for complete pelvic organ removal; being put to sleep for major pelvic cancer surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for total pelvic exenteration involving removal of the bladder, rectum, and internal reproductive organs en bloc. Performed for recurrent or advanced pelvic malignancies. One of the longest and most complex surgical procedures with massive fluid shifts and blood loss.
RVU Information
CPT 00848 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 00848?
CPT 00848 (Anesthesia iper procedures pel exentration) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for intraperitoneal procedures in the lower abdomen involving pelvic exenteration. Covers general anesthesia for total pelvic exenteration, the most radical pelvic cancer surgery involving removal of all pelvic organs.
How is anesthesia code 00848 billed?
Anesthesia code 00848 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for total pelvic exenteration involving removal of the bladder, rectum, and internal reproductive organs en bloc. Performed for recurrent or advanced pelvic malignancies. One of the longest and most complex surgical procedures with massive fluid shifts and blood loss. Used by anesthesiology, gynecologic oncology, surgical oncology.
When is CPT 00848 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for total pelvic exenteration involving removal of the bladder, rectum, and internal reproductive organs en bloc. Performed for recurrent or advanced pelvic malignancies. One of the longest and most complex surgical procedures with massive fluid shifts and blood loss.
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