00936 Anesthesia radiation amp pns ingun & ilac
Also known as: radical penectomy with pelvic nodes anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the male genitalia involving radical amputation of the penis with bilateral inguinal and iliac lymphadenectomy. The most extensive penile cancer operation with both groin and deep pelvic node dissection.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for penis removal with groin and pelvic lymph node surgery; being put to sleep for extensive penile cancer surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for the most extensive penile cancer surgery: radical penectomy with bilateral inguinal and iliac lymphadenectomy. Requires both perineal and abdominal surgical fields. Significant risk of blood loss, prolonged operative time, and lymphatic complications postoperatively.
RVU Information
CPT 00936 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 00936?
CPT 00936 (Anesthesia radiation amp pns ingun & ilac) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the male genitalia involving radical amputation of the penis with bilateral inguinal and iliac lymphadenectomy. The most extensive penile cancer operation with both groin and deep pelvic node dissection.
How is anesthesia code 00936 billed?
Anesthesia code 00936 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for the most extensive penile cancer surgery: radical penectomy with bilateral inguinal and iliac lymphadenectomy. Requires both perineal and abdominal surgical fields. Significant risk of blood loss, prolonged operative time, and lymphatic complications postoperatively. Used by anesthesiology, urology, urologic oncology.
When is CPT 00936 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for the most extensive penile cancer surgery: radical penectomy with bilateral inguinal and iliac lymphadenectomy. Requires both perineal and abdominal surgical fields. Significant risk of blood loss, prolonged operative time, and lymphatic complications postoperatively.
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