00926 Anesthesia male gent radiation orch ing
Also known as: radical orchiectomy anesthesia, inguinal orchiectomy anesthesia, testicular cancer surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the male genitalia involving radical orchiectomy via an inguinal approach. Covers general or regional anesthesia for surgical removal of the testis through the groin for suspected testicular malignancy.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for testicle removal through the groin for cancer; being put to sleep for testicular cancer surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for radical inguinal orchiectomy, the standard surgical approach for suspected testicular cancer. The inguinal approach is mandatory (not scrotal) to maintain lymphatic drainage patterns and prevent tumor spillage. Most common solid tumor in young men aged 15-35.
RVU Information
CPT 00926 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 00926?
CPT 00926 (Anesthesia male gent radiation orch ing) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the male genitalia involving radical orchiectomy via an inguinal approach. Covers general or regional anesthesia for surgical removal of the testis through the groin for suspected testicular malignancy.
How is anesthesia code 00926 billed?
Anesthesia code 00926 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for radical inguinal orchiectomy, the standard surgical approach for suspected testicular cancer. The inguinal approach is mandatory (not scrotal) to maintain lymphatic drainage patterns and prevent tumor spillage. Most common solid tumor in young men aged 15-35. Used by anesthesiology, urology, urologic oncology.
When is CPT 00926 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for radical inguinal orchiectomy, the standard surgical approach for suspected testicular cancer. The inguinal approach is mandatory (not scrotal) to maintain lymphatic drainage patterns and prevent tumor spillage. Most common solid tumor in young men aged 15-35.
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