00912 Anesthesia trurl procedures rescj bldr tumor
Also known as: TURBT anesthesia, bladder tumor resection anesthesia
Anesthesia for transurethral procedures involving resection of bladder tumor(s). Covers general or spinal anesthesia for transurethral resection of bladder tumors (TURBT) for diagnosis and treatment of bladder cancer.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for bladder tumor removal through a scope; being put to sleep for bladder cancer scope surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for transurethral resection of bladder tumors (TURBT), the primary diagnostic and therapeutic procedure for bladder cancer. Spinal anesthesia preferred to detect bladder perforation (patient reports shoulder pain). Risk of TUR syndrome with prolonged resection.
RVU Information
CPT 00912 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 00912?
CPT 00912 (Anesthesia trurl procedures rescj bldr tumor) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for transurethral procedures involving resection of bladder tumor(s). Covers general or spinal anesthesia for transurethral resection of bladder tumors (TURBT) for diagnosis and treatment of bladder cancer.
How is anesthesia code 00912 billed?
Anesthesia code 00912 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for transurethral resection of bladder tumors (TURBT), the primary diagnostic and therapeutic procedure for bladder cancer. Spinal anesthesia preferred to detect bladder perforation (patient reports shoulder pain). Risk of TUR syndrome with prolonged resection. Used by anesthesiology, urology, urologic oncology.
When is CPT 00912 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for transurethral resection of bladder tumors (TURBT), the primary diagnostic and therapeutic procedure for bladder cancer. Spinal anesthesia preferred to detect bladder perforation (patient reports shoulder pain). Risk of TUR syndrome with prolonged resection.
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