99135 Anesthesia complicated ctrld hypotension
Also known as: controlled hypotension add-on, hypotensive anesthesia
Anesthesia complexity add-on for patients requiring controlled hypotension (deliberate blood pressure reduction) during surgical procedures.
In Plain Language
extra anesthesia care when blood pressure is intentionally lowered
Clinical Context
Used to report additional anesthesia complexity for procedures requiring controlled hypotension to reduce blood loss.
RVU Information
CPT 99135 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Medicine category, 34% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 99135?
CPT 99135 (Anesthesia complicated ctrld hypotension) is a Medicine code. Anesthesia complexity add-on for patients requiring controlled hypotension (deliberate blood pressure reduction) during surgical procedures.
Who uses CPT code 99135?
CPT 99135 is used by Anesthesiology, Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery. Used to report additional anesthesia complexity for procedures requiring controlled hypotension to reduce blood loss.
When is CPT 99135 used?
Used to report additional anesthesia complexity for procedures requiring controlled hypotension to reduce blood loss.
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