01962 Anesthesia urgent hysterectomy
Also known as: emergency postpartum hysterectomy anesthesia, peripartum hysterectomy anesthesia
Anesthesia for urgent hysterectomy following delivery. Covers anesthesia for emergency postpartum hysterectomy performed for life-threatening hemorrhage, uterine rupture, or other obstetric emergencies.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for emergency uterus removal after delivery; being put to sleep for emergency hysterectomy after childbirth
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for urgent hysterectomy following delivery for obstetric emergencies including placenta accreta/percreta, uterine atony unresponsive to medical management, uterine rupture, or DIC. One of the most critical obstetric anesthesia emergencies with massive hemorrhage potential.
RVU Information
CPT 01962 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 01962?
CPT 01962 (Anesthesia urgent hysterectomy) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for urgent hysterectomy following delivery. Covers anesthesia for emergency postpartum hysterectomy performed for life-threatening hemorrhage, uterine rupture, or other obstetric emergencies.
How is anesthesia code 01962 billed?
Anesthesia code 01962 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for urgent hysterectomy following delivery for obstetric emergencies including placenta accreta/percreta, uterine atony unresponsive to medical management, uterine rupture, or DIC. One of the most critical obstetric anesthesia emergencies with massive hemorrhage potential. Used by anesthesiology, obstetric anesthesiology, obstetrics.
When is CPT 01962 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for urgent hysterectomy following delivery for obstetric emergencies including placenta accreta/percreta, uterine atony unresponsive to medical management, uterine rupture, or DIC. One of the most critical obstetric anesthesia emergencies with massive hemorrhage potential.
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