00922 Anesthesia procedures male gent sem ves
Also known as: seminal vesicle surgery anesthesia, vesiculectomy anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the male genitalia involving the seminal vesicles. Covers general or regional anesthesia for surgical procedures on the seminal vesicles, including excision for tumor or infection.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for seminal vesicle surgery; being put to sleep for reproductive gland surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for seminal vesicle procedures including vesiculectomy, drainage of seminal vesicle abscess, or excision of seminal vesicle cysts. Relatively uncommon procedure, often performed in conjunction with radical prostatectomy.
RVU Information
CPT 00922 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 00922?
CPT 00922 (Anesthesia procedures male gent sem ves) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the male genitalia involving the seminal vesicles. Covers general or regional anesthesia for surgical procedures on the seminal vesicles, including excision for tumor or infection.
How is anesthesia code 00922 billed?
Anesthesia code 00922 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for seminal vesicle procedures including vesiculectomy, drainage of seminal vesicle abscess, or excision of seminal vesicle cysts. Relatively uncommon procedure, often performed in conjunction with radical prostatectomy. Used by anesthesiology, urology.
When is CPT 00922 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for seminal vesicle procedures including vesiculectomy, drainage of seminal vesicle abscess, or excision of seminal vesicle cysts. Relatively uncommon procedure, often performed in conjunction with radical prostatectomy.
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