00902 Anesthesia anorectal procedures
Also known as: anorectal surgery anesthesia, hemorrhoid surgery anesthesia, anal surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for anorectal procedures. Covers general, regional, or local anesthesia with sedation for surgical procedures performed on the anus and rectum.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for rectal surgery; being put to sleep for hemorrhoid or anal surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for anorectal procedures including hemorrhoidectomy, anal fistulotomy, anal sphincteroplasty, excision of anal lesions, and rectal prolapse repair. May use general, spinal, caudal, or local anesthesia with sedation depending on procedure and patient factors.
RVU Information
CPT 00902 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 00902?
CPT 00902 (Anesthesia anorectal procedures) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for anorectal procedures. Covers general, regional, or local anesthesia with sedation for surgical procedures performed on the anus and rectum.
How is anesthesia code 00902 billed?
Anesthesia code 00902 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for anorectal procedures including hemorrhoidectomy, anal fistulotomy, anal sphincteroplasty, excision of anal lesions, and rectal prolapse repair. May use general, spinal, caudal, or local anesthesia with sedation depending on procedure and patient factors. Used by anesthesiology, colorectal surgery, general surgery.
When is CPT 00902 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for anorectal procedures including hemorrhoidectomy, anal fistulotomy, anal sphincteroplasty, excision of anal lesions, and rectal prolapse repair. May use general, spinal, caudal, or local anesthesia with sedation depending on procedure and patient factors.
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