00944 Anesthesia vag procedures vag hysterectomy
Also known as: vaginal hysterectomy anesthesia, vaginal hyst anesthesia
Anesthesia for vaginal procedures involving vaginal hysterectomy. Covers general or spinal anesthesia for removal of the uterus through the vaginal approach, with or without salpingo-oophorectomy.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for uterus removal through the vagina; being put to sleep for vaginal hysterectomy
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for vaginal hysterectomy, including laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH). May include concomitant pelvic floor repair procedures. Spinal anesthesia with sedation is a common approach, though general anesthesia may be preferred for LAVH.
RVU Information
CPT 00944 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 00944?
CPT 00944 (Anesthesia vag procedures vag hysterectomy) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for vaginal procedures involving vaginal hysterectomy. Covers general or spinal anesthesia for removal of the uterus through the vaginal approach, with or without salpingo-oophorectomy.
How is anesthesia code 00944 billed?
Anesthesia code 00944 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for vaginal hysterectomy, including laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH). May include concomitant pelvic floor repair procedures. Spinal anesthesia with sedation is a common approach, though general anesthesia may be preferred for LAVH. Used by anesthesiology, obstetrics and gynecology.
When is CPT 00944 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for vaginal hysterectomy, including laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH). May include concomitant pelvic floor repair procedures. Spinal anesthesia with sedation is a common approach, though general anesthesia may be preferred for LAVH.
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