00930 Anesthesia procedures male gent orchiopexy
Also known as: orchiopexy anesthesia, testicular fixation anesthesia, torsion repair anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the male genitalia involving orchiopexy. Covers general anesthesia for surgical fixation of the testis within the scrotum, performed for testicular torsion or undescended testis.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for testicle fixation surgery; being put to sleep for testicle positioning surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for orchiopexy, either for correction of undescended testis or for fixation following testicular torsion/detorsion. Testicular torsion is a surgical emergency requiring emergent anesthesia within 6 hours to preserve testicular viability.
RVU Information
CPT 00930 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 00930?
CPT 00930 (Anesthesia procedures male gent orchiopexy) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the male genitalia involving orchiopexy. Covers general anesthesia for surgical fixation of the testis within the scrotum, performed for testicular torsion or undescended testis.
How is anesthesia code 00930 billed?
Anesthesia code 00930 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for orchiopexy, either for correction of undescended testis or for fixation following testicular torsion/detorsion. Testicular torsion is a surgical emergency requiring emergent anesthesia within 6 hours to preserve testicular viability. Used by anesthesiology, urology, pediatric surgery.
When is CPT 00930 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for orchiopexy, either for correction of undescended testis or for fixation following testicular torsion/detorsion. Testicular torsion is a surgical emergency requiring emergent anesthesia within 6 hours to preserve testicular viability.
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