00880 Anesthesia maj lower abdominal vessel not otherwise specified
Also known as: iliac vessel surgery anesthesia, lower abdominal vascular anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on major lower abdominal vessels not otherwise specified. Covers general anesthesia for surgical procedures on the iliac arteries and veins and lower abdominal aorta.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for major lower belly blood vessel surgery; being put to sleep for pelvic artery surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for major lower abdominal vascular procedures not covered by 00882. Includes aortobifemoral bypass, iliac artery bypass, and endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR). Requires invasive monitoring and cross-clamp management capability.
RVU Information
CPT 00880 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 00880?
CPT 00880 (Anesthesia maj lower abdominal vessel not otherwise specified) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on major lower abdominal vessels not otherwise specified. Covers general anesthesia for surgical procedures on the iliac arteries and veins and lower abdominal aorta.
How is anesthesia code 00880 billed?
Anesthesia code 00880 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for major lower abdominal vascular procedures not covered by 00882. Includes aortobifemoral bypass, iliac artery bypass, and endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR). Requires invasive monitoring and cross-clamp management capability. Used by anesthesiology, vascular surgery.
When is CPT 00880 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for major lower abdominal vascular procedures not covered by 00882. Includes aortobifemoral bypass, iliac artery bypass, and endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR). Requires invasive monitoring and cross-clamp management capability.
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