00948 Anesthesia vag procedures crv cerclage
Also known as: cerclage anesthesia, cervical stitch anesthesia
Anesthesia for vaginal procedures involving cervical cerclage. Covers anesthesia for placement of a cervical cerclage suture for cervical incompetence to prevent preterm delivery.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for cervical stitch during pregnancy; being put to sleep for cervix stitch to prevent early delivery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for cervical cerclage placement, most commonly McDonald or Shirodkar cerclage for cervical insufficiency. Performed during pregnancy, requiring obstetric anesthesia considerations including left uterine displacement, aspiration prophylaxis, and fetal monitoring.
RVU Information
CPT 00948 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 00948?
CPT 00948 (Anesthesia vag procedures crv cerclage) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for vaginal procedures involving cervical cerclage. Covers anesthesia for placement of a cervical cerclage suture for cervical incompetence to prevent preterm delivery.
How is anesthesia code 00948 billed?
Anesthesia code 00948 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for cervical cerclage placement, most commonly McDonald or Shirodkar cerclage for cervical insufficiency. Performed during pregnancy, requiring obstetric anesthesia considerations including left uterine displacement, aspiration prophylaxis, and fetal monitoring. Used by anesthesiology, obstetrics and gynecology, maternal-fetal medicine.
When is CPT 00948 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for cervical cerclage placement, most commonly McDonald or Shirodkar cerclage for cervical insufficiency. Performed during pregnancy, requiring obstetric anesthesia considerations including left uterine displacement, aspiration prophylaxis, and fetal monitoring.
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