00906 Anesthesia vulvectomy
Also known as: vulvectomy anesthesia, vulvar cancer surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for vulvectomy. Covers general or regional anesthesia for surgical excision of the vulva, ranging from simple to radical vulvectomy, typically for vulvar carcinoma or severe vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for vulvar surgery; being put to sleep for vulvar removal surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for vulvectomy procedures including simple vulvectomy, radical vulvectomy with inguinal lymph node dissection, and skinning vulvectomy. Performed for vulvar squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, or extensive VIN. May require lithotomy or modified lithotomy positioning.
RVU Information
CPT 00906 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 00906?
CPT 00906 (Anesthesia vulvectomy) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for vulvectomy. Covers general or regional anesthesia for surgical excision of the vulva, ranging from simple to radical vulvectomy, typically for vulvar carcinoma or severe vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia.
How is anesthesia code 00906 billed?
Anesthesia code 00906 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for vulvectomy procedures including simple vulvectomy, radical vulvectomy with inguinal lymph node dissection, and skinning vulvectomy. Performed for vulvar squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, or extensive VIN. May require lithotomy or modified lithotomy positioning. Used by anesthesiology, gynecologic oncology.
When is CPT 00906 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for vulvectomy procedures including simple vulvectomy, radical vulvectomy with inguinal lymph node dissection, and skinning vulvectomy. Performed for vulvar squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, or extensive VIN. May require lithotomy or modified lithotomy positioning.
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