00862 Anesthesia xtrprtl lower abdominal rnl procedures
Also known as: nephrectomy anesthesia, kidney surgery anesthesia, pyeloplasty anesthesia
Anesthesia for extraperitoneal procedures in the lower abdomen involving renal procedures, including nephrectomy and pyeloplasty. Covers general anesthesia for kidney surgery via an extraperitoneal flank or retroperitoneal approach.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for kidney surgery; being put to sleep for kidney removal
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for extraperitoneal renal procedures including nephrectomy (radical or partial), pyeloplasty, and nephrolithotomy. Often performed in lateral decubitus position with kidney rest elevation. Requires attention to positioning-related injuries.
RVU Information
CPT 00862 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 00862?
CPT 00862 (Anesthesia xtrprtl lower abdominal rnl procedures) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for extraperitoneal procedures in the lower abdomen involving renal procedures, including nephrectomy and pyeloplasty. Covers general anesthesia for kidney surgery via an extraperitoneal flank or retroperitoneal approach.
How is anesthesia code 00862 billed?
Anesthesia code 00862 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for extraperitoneal renal procedures including nephrectomy (radical or partial), pyeloplasty, and nephrolithotomy. Often performed in lateral decubitus position with kidney rest elevation. Requires attention to positioning-related injuries. Used by anesthesiology, urology.
When is CPT 00862 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for extraperitoneal renal procedures including nephrectomy (radical or partial), pyeloplasty, and nephrolithotomy. Often performed in lateral decubitus position with kidney rest elevation. Requires attention to positioning-related injuries.
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