00904 Anesthesia radical perineal procedures
Also known as: radical perineal surgery anesthesia, perineal cancer surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for radical perineal procedures. Covers general anesthesia for extensive perineal surgical procedures including radical perineal prostatectomy and wide local excision of perineal malignancies.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for major perineal surgery; being put to sleep for extensive surgery between the legs
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for radical perineal procedures, typically for perineal malignancies or radical perineal prostatectomy. These procedures are more extensive than routine anorectal surgery and may require lithotomy positioning with associated hemodynamic and positioning considerations.
RVU Information
CPT 00904 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 00904?
CPT 00904 (Anesthesia radical perineal procedures) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for radical perineal procedures. Covers general anesthesia for extensive perineal surgical procedures including radical perineal prostatectomy and wide local excision of perineal malignancies.
How is anesthesia code 00904 billed?
Anesthesia code 00904 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for radical perineal procedures, typically for perineal malignancies or radical perineal prostatectomy. These procedures are more extensive than routine anorectal surgery and may require lithotomy positioning with associated hemodynamic and positioning considerations. Used by anesthesiology, colorectal surgery, urology.
When is CPT 00904 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for radical perineal procedures, typically for perineal malignancies or radical perineal prostatectomy. These procedures are more extensive than routine anorectal surgery and may require lithotomy positioning with associated hemodynamic and positioning considerations.
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