00928 Anesthesia male gent radiation orch abdominal
Also known as: abdominal orchiectomy anesthesia, intra-abdominal testis removal anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the male genitalia involving radical orchiectomy via an abdominal approach. Covers general anesthesia for surgical removal of an intra-abdominal testis through a laparotomy or laparoscopic approach.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for removing a testicle from inside the belly; being put to sleep for abdominal testicular surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for radical orchiectomy via an abdominal approach, indicated when the testis is located intra-abdominally (intra-abdominal cryptorchidism) with suspected malignancy. More complex than inguinal approach, requiring abdominal exploration.
RVU Information
CPT 00928 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 00928?
CPT 00928 (Anesthesia male gent radiation orch abdominal) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the male genitalia involving radical orchiectomy via an abdominal approach. Covers general anesthesia for surgical removal of an intra-abdominal testis through a laparotomy or laparoscopic approach.
How is anesthesia code 00928 billed?
Anesthesia code 00928 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for radical orchiectomy via an abdominal approach, indicated when the testis is located intra-abdominally (intra-abdominal cryptorchidism) with suspected malignancy. More complex than inguinal approach, requiring abdominal exploration. Used by anesthesiology, urology, urologic oncology.
When is CPT 00928 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for radical orchiectomy via an abdominal approach, indicated when the testis is located intra-abdominally (intra-abdominal cryptorchidism) with suspected malignancy. More complex than inguinal approach, requiring abdominal exploration.
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