01963 Anesthesia cesarean hysterectomy
Also known as: cesarean hysterectomy anesthesia, C-hyst anesthesia
Anesthesia for cesarean hysterectomy without any labor analgesia or cesarean delivery anesthesia. Covers anesthesia for planned cesarean delivery combined with hysterectomy as a single procedure.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for C-section combined with uterus removal; being put to sleep for combined cesarean delivery and hysterectomy
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for planned cesarean hysterectomy, most commonly for placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) disorders where the placenta has invaded the uterine wall. Requires massive transfusion protocol, interventional radiology availability, and multidisciplinary team approach.
RVU Information
CPT 01963 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 01963?
CPT 01963 (Anesthesia cesarean hysterectomy) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for cesarean hysterectomy without any labor analgesia or cesarean delivery anesthesia. Covers anesthesia for planned cesarean delivery combined with hysterectomy as a single procedure.
How is anesthesia code 01963 billed?
Anesthesia code 01963 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for planned cesarean hysterectomy, most commonly for placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) disorders where the placenta has invaded the uterine wall. Requires massive transfusion protocol, interventional radiology availability, and multidisciplinary team approach. Used by anesthesiology, obstetric anesthesiology, gynecologic surgery.
When is CPT 01963 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for planned cesarean hysterectomy, most commonly for placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) disorders where the placenta has invaded the uterine wall. Requires massive transfusion protocol, interventional radiology availability, and multidisciplinary team approach.
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