00882 Anesthesia maj lower adb vsl ivc ligament
Also known as: IVC ligation anesthesia, IVC filter surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on major lower abdominal vessels involving inferior vena cava ligation. Covers general anesthesia for surgical ligation or clip placement on the inferior vena cava.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for major vein surgery in the belly; being put to sleep for vena cava procedure
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for inferior vena cava ligation, plication, or clip application. Historically performed for recurrent pulmonary embolism when anticoagulation is contraindicated. Now largely replaced by percutaneous IVC filter placement, but still indicated in select cases.
RVU Information
CPT 00882 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 00882?
CPT 00882 (Anesthesia maj lower adb vsl ivc ligament) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on major lower abdominal vessels involving inferior vena cava ligation. Covers general anesthesia for surgical ligation or clip placement on the inferior vena cava.
How is anesthesia code 00882 billed?
Anesthesia code 00882 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for inferior vena cava ligation, plication, or clip application. Historically performed for recurrent pulmonary embolism when anticoagulation is contraindicated. Now largely replaced by percutaneous IVC filter placement, but still indicated in select cases. Used by anesthesiology, vascular surgery, general surgery.
When is CPT 00882 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for inferior vena cava ligation, plication, or clip application. Historically performed for recurrent pulmonary embolism when anticoagulation is contraindicated. Now largely replaced by percutaneous IVC filter placement, but still indicated in select cases.
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