00914 Anesthesia trurl procedures rescj prst8
Also known as: TURP anesthesia, prostate resection anesthesia
Anesthesia for transurethral procedures involving resection of the prostate (TURP). Covers general or spinal anesthesia for endoscopic removal of obstructing prostatic tissue through the urethra.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for prostate trimming through a scope; being put to sleep for prostate resection
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Risk of TUR syndrome (hyponatremia from irrigant absorption), especially with monopolar resection. Spinal anesthesia preferred for early detection of mental status changes from TUR syndrome.
RVU Information
CPT 00914 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 00914?
CPT 00914 (Anesthesia trurl procedures rescj prst8) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for transurethral procedures involving resection of the prostate (TURP). Covers general or spinal anesthesia for endoscopic removal of obstructing prostatic tissue through the urethra.
How is anesthesia code 00914 billed?
Anesthesia code 00914 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Risk of TUR syndrome (hyponatremia from irrigant absorption), especially with monopolar resection. Spinal anesthesia preferred for early detection of mental status changes from TUR syndrome. Used by anesthesiology, urology.
When is CPT 00914 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Risk of TUR syndrome (hyponatremia from irrigant absorption), especially with monopolar resection. Spinal anesthesia preferred for early detection of mental status changes from TUR syndrome.
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