00920 Anesthesia procedures male genitalia not otherwise specified
Also known as: male genital surgery anesthesia, urethral surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the male genitalia not otherwise specified, including open urethral procedures. Covers general or regional anesthesia for male genital procedures lacking a more specific code.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for male genital surgery; being put to sleep for male reproductive surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for male genital procedures not covered by more specific codes (00921-00938). Includes circumcision under general anesthesia, hypospadias repair, urethroplasty, and other penile or scrotal procedures.
RVU Information
CPT 00920 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 00920?
CPT 00920 (Anesthesia procedures male genitalia not otherwise specified) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the male genitalia not otherwise specified, including open urethral procedures. Covers general or regional anesthesia for male genital procedures lacking a more specific code.
How is anesthesia code 00920 billed?
Anesthesia code 00920 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for male genital procedures not covered by more specific codes (00921-00938). Includes circumcision under general anesthesia, hypospadias repair, urethroplasty, and other penile or scrotal procedures. Used by anesthesiology, urology.
When is CPT 00920 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for male genital procedures not covered by more specific codes (00921-00938). Includes circumcision under general anesthesia, hypospadias repair, urethroplasty, and other penile or scrotal procedures.
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