00866 Anesthesia xtrprt lw abdominal adrnlctmy
Also known as: adrenalectomy anesthesia, adrenal surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for extraperitoneal procedures in the lower abdomen involving adrenalectomy. Covers general anesthesia for surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands via a retroperitoneal approach.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for adrenal gland removal; being put to sleep for adrenal gland surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for adrenalectomy via extraperitoneal approach. Requires preoperative evaluation for functional adrenal tumors (pheochromocytoma, Cushing syndrome, Conn syndrome) with specific anesthetic management including alpha-blockade for pheochromocytoma and steroid replacement planning.
RVU Information
CPT 00866 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 00866?
CPT 00866 (Anesthesia xtrprt lw abdominal adrnlctmy) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for extraperitoneal procedures in the lower abdomen involving adrenalectomy. Covers general anesthesia for surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands via a retroperitoneal approach.
How is anesthesia code 00866 billed?
Anesthesia code 00866 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for adrenalectomy via extraperitoneal approach. Requires preoperative evaluation for functional adrenal tumors (pheochromocytoma, Cushing syndrome, Conn syndrome) with specific anesthetic management including alpha-blockade for pheochromocytoma and steroid replacement planning. Used by anesthesiology, endocrine surgery, urology.
When is CPT 00866 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for adrenalectomy via extraperitoneal approach. Requires preoperative evaluation for functional adrenal tumors (pheochromocytoma, Cushing syndrome, Conn syndrome) with specific anesthetic management including alpha-blockade for pheochromocytoma and steroid replacement planning.
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