00950 Anesthesia vag procedures culdoscopy
Also known as: culdoscopy anesthesia
Anesthesia for vaginal procedures involving culdoscopy. Covers anesthesia for endoscopic examination of the pelvis through the posterior vaginal fornix (cul-de-sac of Douglas).
In Plain Language
anesthesia for pelvic examination through the vagina; being put to sleep for pelvic scope through the vagina
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for culdoscopy, an endoscopic procedure accessing the peritoneal cavity through the posterior vaginal fornix. Historically used for tubal ligation and pelvic evaluation, now largely replaced by laparoscopy. Rarely performed in modern practice.
RVU Information
CPT 00950 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 00950?
CPT 00950 (Anesthesia vag procedures culdoscopy) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for vaginal procedures involving culdoscopy. Covers anesthesia for endoscopic examination of the pelvis through the posterior vaginal fornix (cul-de-sac of Douglas).
How is anesthesia code 00950 billed?
Anesthesia code 00950 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for culdoscopy, an endoscopic procedure accessing the peritoneal cavity through the posterior vaginal fornix. Historically used for tubal ligation and pelvic evaluation, now largely replaced by laparoscopy. Rarely performed in modern practice. Used by anesthesiology, obstetrics and gynecology.
When is CPT 00950 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for culdoscopy, an endoscopic procedure accessing the peritoneal cavity through the posterior vaginal fornix. Historically used for tubal ligation and pelvic evaluation, now largely replaced by laparoscopy. Rarely performed in modern practice.
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