00938 Anesthesia insj penile prosthesis
Also known as: penile implant anesthesia, penile prosthesis anesthesia, IPP anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the male genitalia involving insertion of penile prosthesis. Covers general or spinal anesthesia for surgical implantation of inflatable or malleable penile prostheses for erectile dysfunction.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for penile implant surgery; being put to sleep for erectile dysfunction implant
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for insertion of penile prostheses (inflatable or semi-rigid) for erectile dysfunction refractory to medical therapy. Strict sterile technique is critical as infection is the most devastating complication. May use spinal or general anesthesia.
RVU Information
CPT 00938 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 00938?
CPT 00938 (Anesthesia insj penile prosthesis) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the male genitalia involving insertion of penile prosthesis. Covers general or spinal anesthesia for surgical implantation of inflatable or malleable penile prostheses for erectile dysfunction.
How is anesthesia code 00938 billed?
Anesthesia code 00938 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for insertion of penile prostheses (inflatable or semi-rigid) for erectile dysfunction refractory to medical therapy. Strict sterile technique is critical as infection is the most devastating complication. May use spinal or general anesthesia. Used by anesthesiology, urology.
When is CPT 00938 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for insertion of penile prostheses (inflatable or semi-rigid) for erectile dysfunction refractory to medical therapy. Strict sterile technique is critical as infection is the most devastating complication. May use spinal or general anesthesia.
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