00918 Anesthesia trurl procedures urtrl cal removal
Also known as: urethral stone removal anesthesia, urethral calculus anesthesia
Anesthesia for transurethral procedures involving urethral calculus removal. Covers anesthesia for endoscopic extraction or lithotripsy of stones lodged in the urethra.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for removing a stone from the urine tube; being put to sleep for urethral stone extraction
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for transurethral removal of urethral calculi, which may have migrated from the bladder or kidney. Often a brief procedure but may require sedation or regional anesthesia for patient comfort and cooperation.
RVU Information
CPT 00918 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 00918?
CPT 00918 (Anesthesia trurl procedures urtrl cal removal) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for transurethral procedures involving urethral calculus removal. Covers anesthesia for endoscopic extraction or lithotripsy of stones lodged in the urethra.
How is anesthesia code 00918 billed?
Anesthesia code 00918 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for transurethral removal of urethral calculi, which may have migrated from the bladder or kidney. Often a brief procedure but may require sedation or regional anesthesia for patient comfort and cooperation. Used by anesthesiology, urology.
When is CPT 00918 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for transurethral removal of urethral calculi, which may have migrated from the bladder or kidney. Often a brief procedure but may require sedation or regional anesthesia for patient comfort and cooperation.
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