00860 Anesthesia xtrprtl procedures lower abdominal not otherwise specified
Also known as: extraperitoneal lower abdominal anesthesia, retroperitoneal surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for extraperitoneal procedures in the lower abdomen not otherwise specified. Covers general anesthesia for surgical procedures in the extraperitoneal lower abdominal space, including retroperitoneal and preperitoneal approaches.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for surgery outside the belly lining; being put to sleep for lower retroperitoneal surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for extraperitoneal lower abdominal procedures not covered by more specific codes (00862-00873). Includes extraperitoneal lymph node dissection, iliac vessel procedures, and other retroperitoneal or preperitoneal surgeries.
RVU Information
CPT 00860 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 00860?
CPT 00860 (Anesthesia xtrprtl procedures lower abdominal not otherwise specified) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for extraperitoneal procedures in the lower abdomen not otherwise specified. Covers general anesthesia for surgical procedures in the extraperitoneal lower abdominal space, including retroperitoneal and preperitoneal approaches.
How is anesthesia code 00860 billed?
Anesthesia code 00860 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for extraperitoneal lower abdominal procedures not covered by more specific codes (00862-00873). Includes extraperitoneal lymph node dissection, iliac vessel procedures, and other retroperitoneal or preperitoneal surgeries. Used by anesthesiology, general surgery, urology.
When is CPT 00860 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for extraperitoneal lower abdominal procedures not covered by more specific codes (00862-00873). Includes extraperitoneal lymph node dissection, iliac vessel procedures, and other retroperitoneal or preperitoneal surgeries.
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