00942 Anesthesia vag procedures clptmy vgnc clpr
Also known as: colporrhaphy anesthesia, vaginal repair anesthesia, pelvic floor repair anesthesia
Anesthesia for vaginal procedures involving colpotomy, vaginectomy, or colporrhaphy. Covers anesthesia for vaginal wall repair, vaginal excision, or vaginal incision procedures for various gynecologic conditions.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for vaginal wall repair surgery; being put to sleep for pelvic floor surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for colpotomy (vaginal incision), vaginectomy (vaginal excision), or colporrhaphy (vaginal wall repair for cystocele or rectocele). Common procedures for pelvic organ prolapse repair. May use spinal or general anesthesia.
RVU Information
CPT 00942 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 00942?
CPT 00942 (Anesthesia vag procedures clptmy vgnc clpr) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for vaginal procedures involving colpotomy, vaginectomy, or colporrhaphy. Covers anesthesia for vaginal wall repair, vaginal excision, or vaginal incision procedures for various gynecologic conditions.
How is anesthesia code 00942 billed?
Anesthesia code 00942 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for colpotomy (vaginal incision), vaginectomy (vaginal excision), or colporrhaphy (vaginal wall repair for cystocele or rectocele). Common procedures for pelvic organ prolapse repair. May use spinal or general anesthesia. Used by anesthesiology, obstetrics and gynecology, urogynecology.
When is CPT 00942 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for colpotomy (vaginal incision), vaginectomy (vaginal excision), or colporrhaphy (vaginal wall repair for cystocele or rectocele). Common procedures for pelvic organ prolapse repair. May use spinal or general anesthesia.
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