00870 Anesthesia xtrprtl cystolithotomy
Also known as: bladder stone surgery anesthesia, cystolithotomy anesthesia
Anesthesia for extraperitoneal procedures involving cystolithotomy. Covers anesthesia for open surgical removal of bladder calculi (stones) through a suprapubic or transvesical approach.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for bladder stone removal surgery; being put to sleep for removing stones from the bladder
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for open cystolithotomy for removal of bladder stones too large for endoscopic extraction. Less common now due to advances in transurethral and percutaneous techniques, but still indicated for very large or complex bladder calculi.
RVU Information
CPT 00870 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 00870?
CPT 00870 (Anesthesia xtrprtl cystolithotomy) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for extraperitoneal procedures involving cystolithotomy. Covers anesthesia for open surgical removal of bladder calculi (stones) through a suprapubic or transvesical approach.
How is anesthesia code 00870 billed?
Anesthesia code 00870 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for open cystolithotomy for removal of bladder stones too large for endoscopic extraction. Less common now due to advances in transurethral and percutaneous techniques, but still indicated for very large or complex bladder calculi. Used by anesthesiology, urology.
When is CPT 00870 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for open cystolithotomy for removal of bladder stones too large for endoscopic extraction. Less common now due to advances in transurethral and percutaneous techniques, but still indicated for very large or complex bladder calculi.
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