00940 Anesthesia vaginal procedures not otherwise specified
Also known as: vaginal surgery anesthesia, vaginal procedure anesthesia
Anesthesia for vaginal procedures not otherwise specified. Covers general, spinal, or monitored anesthesia care for surgical procedures performed through the vaginal approach.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for vaginal surgery; being put to sleep for vaginal procedure
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for vaginal procedures not covered by more specific codes (00942-00952). Includes vaginal biopsies, excision of vaginal lesions, pelvic floor repair, and other transvaginal surgical procedures.
RVU Information
CPT 00940 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 00940?
CPT 00940 (Anesthesia vaginal procedures not otherwise specified) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for vaginal procedures not otherwise specified. Covers general, spinal, or monitored anesthesia care for surgical procedures performed through the vaginal approach.
How is anesthesia code 00940 billed?
Anesthesia code 00940 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for vaginal procedures not covered by more specific codes (00942-00952). Includes vaginal biopsies, excision of vaginal lesions, pelvic floor repair, and other transvaginal surgical procedures. Used by anesthesiology, obstetrics and gynecology.
When is CPT 00940 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for vaginal procedures not covered by more specific codes (00942-00952). Includes vaginal biopsies, excision of vaginal lesions, pelvic floor repair, and other transvaginal surgical procedures.
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