00865 Anesthesia xtrprt lower abdominal prst8ect
Also known as: radical prostatectomy anesthesia, prostate cancer surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for extraperitoneal procedures in the lower abdomen involving radical prostatectomy. Covers general anesthesia for surgical removal of the prostate gland and surrounding tissue for prostate cancer, via retropubic or perineal approach.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for prostate cancer removal; being put to sleep for prostate removal surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for radical prostatectomy including open retropubic, perineal, laparoscopic, or robot-assisted approaches. Nerve-sparing techniques are common. Requires steep Trendelenburg positioning for robotic approach with attention to ocular and airway complications.
RVU Information
CPT 00865 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 00865?
CPT 00865 (Anesthesia xtrprt lower abdominal prst8ect) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for extraperitoneal procedures in the lower abdomen involving radical prostatectomy. Covers general anesthesia for surgical removal of the prostate gland and surrounding tissue for prostate cancer, via retropubic or perineal approach.
How is anesthesia code 00865 billed?
Anesthesia code 00865 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for radical prostatectomy including open retropubic, perineal, laparoscopic, or robot-assisted approaches. Nerve-sparing techniques are common. Requires steep Trendelenburg positioning for robotic approach with attention to ocular and airway complications. Used by anesthesiology, urology, urologic oncology.
When is CPT 00865 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for radical prostatectomy including open retropubic, perineal, laparoscopic, or robot-assisted approaches. Nerve-sparing techniques are common. Requires steep Trendelenburg positioning for robotic approach with attention to ocular and airway complications.
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