00851 Anesthesia iper procedures tubal ligation
Also known as: tubal ligation anesthesia, tubes tied anesthesia, BTL anesthesia
Anesthesia for intraperitoneal procedures in the lower abdomen involving tubal ligation or transection. Covers anesthesia for laparoscopic or open tubal ligation for permanent female sterilization.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for getting tubes tied; being put to sleep for sterilization surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for bilateral tubal ligation, most commonly performed laparoscopically or as a mini-laparotomy postpartum. May also be performed at time of cesarean delivery. When postpartum, consider full stomach precautions and recent neuraxial anesthesia.
RVU Information
CPT 00851 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 00851?
CPT 00851 (Anesthesia iper procedures tubal ligation) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for intraperitoneal procedures in the lower abdomen involving tubal ligation or transection. Covers anesthesia for laparoscopic or open tubal ligation for permanent female sterilization.
How is anesthesia code 00851 billed?
Anesthesia code 00851 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for bilateral tubal ligation, most commonly performed laparoscopically or as a mini-laparotomy postpartum. May also be performed at time of cesarean delivery. When postpartum, consider full stomach precautions and recent neuraxial anesthesia. Used by anesthesiology, obstetrics and gynecology.
When is CPT 00851 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for bilateral tubal ligation, most commonly performed laparoscopically or as a mini-laparotomy postpartum. May also be performed at time of cesarean delivery. When postpartum, consider full stomach precautions and recent neuraxial anesthesia.
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