00864 Anesthesia xtrprt lower abdominal tot cstc
Also known as: cystectomy anesthesia, bladder removal anesthesia, radical cystectomy anesthesia
Anesthesia for extraperitoneal procedures in the lower abdomen involving total cystectomy. Covers general anesthesia for surgical removal of the entire urinary bladder, typically for bladder cancer, with urinary diversion.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for bladder removal surgery; being put to sleep for bladder cancer surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for radical cystectomy with urinary diversion (ileal conduit, neobladder, or continent diversion). Major oncologic procedure for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Prolonged surgery (4-8 hours) with significant fluid shifts and blood loss potential.
RVU Information
CPT 00864 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 00864?
CPT 00864 (Anesthesia xtrprt lower abdominal tot cstc) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for extraperitoneal procedures in the lower abdomen involving total cystectomy. Covers general anesthesia for surgical removal of the entire urinary bladder, typically for bladder cancer, with urinary diversion.
How is anesthesia code 00864 billed?
Anesthesia code 00864 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for radical cystectomy with urinary diversion (ileal conduit, neobladder, or continent diversion). Major oncologic procedure for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Prolonged surgery (4-8 hours) with significant fluid shifts and blood loss potential. Used by anesthesiology, urologic oncology, urology.
When is CPT 00864 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for radical cystectomy with urinary diversion (ileal conduit, neobladder, or continent diversion). Major oncologic procedure for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Prolonged surgery (4-8 hours) with significant fluid shifts and blood loss potential.
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