How To Use CPT Code 00215

cpt 00215 describes the anesthesia services provided for intracranial procedures involving cranioplasty or elevation of depressed skull fracture, extradural (simple or compound). This article will cover the description, official description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, and examples of cpt 00215.

1. What is cpt 00215?

cpt 00215 is used to describe the anesthesia services provided for intracranial procedures involving cranioplasty or elevation of depressed skull fracture, extradural (simple or compound). This code is used when an anesthesia provider administers anesthesia to a patient undergoing these specific procedures.

2. Official Description

The official description of cpt 00215 is: ‘Anesthesia for intracranial procedures; cranioplasty or elevation of depressed skull fracture, extradural (simple or compound)’. This code represents the anesthesia services provided during these specific procedures.

3. Procedure

The anesthesia provider performs a pre-operative evaluation of the patient. They then induce the patient and monitor them during the intracranial procedure involving cranioplasty or elevation of depressed skull fracture, extradural (simple or compound). The anesthesia provider administers medications, monitors the patient’s vital signs, and ensures their comfort and safety throughout the procedure. After the procedure, the anesthesia provider oversees the patient’s transfer to the post-anesthesia care unit.

4. Qualifying circumstances

Patients who require cranioplasty or elevation of depressed skull fracture, extradural (simple or compound) procedures are eligible for anesthesia services represented by cpt 00215. These procedures are typically performed to repair a skull defect or deformity. The anesthesia provider must be present throughout the procedure and administer anesthesia to the patient.

5. When to use cpt code 00215

cpt 00215 should be used when an anesthesia provider administers anesthesia for intracranial procedures involving cranioplasty or elevation of depressed skull fracture, extradural (simple or compound). This code accurately represents the anesthesia services provided during these specific procedures.

6. Documentation requirements

To support a claim for cpt 00215, the anesthesia provider must document the following information:

• Patient’s pre-operative evaluation
• Types and amounts of medications administered
• Monitoring used during the procedure
• Patient responses and vital signs
• Start and stop times of anesthesia care
• Transfer of the patient to the post-anesthesia care unit

7. Billing guidelines

When billing for cpt 00215, ensure that the anesthesia provider administers anesthesia for intracranial procedures involving cranioplasty or elevation of depressed skull fracture, extradural (simple or compound). This code represents the anesthesia services provided during these specific procedures. It should not be reported with other anesthesia codes unless there are separate and distinct anesthesia services provided.

8. Historical information

cpt 00215 was added to the Current Procedural Terminology system on January 1, 1994. It underwent a code change on January 1, 2001, to specify the elevation of depressed skull fracture, extradural (simple or compound). In 2017, it was added to the Inpatient Only (IPO) list for Medicare reimbursement.

9. Similar codes to cpt 00215

There are no similar codes provided for cpt 00215. This code specifically represents anesthesia services for intracranial procedures involving cranioplasty or elevation of depressed skull fracture, extradural (simple or compound).

9. Examples

1. An anesthesia provider administering anesthesia for a cranioplasty procedure to repair a skull defect.
2. An anesthesia provider administering anesthesia for the elevation of a depressed skull fracture, extradural (simple or compound).
3. An anesthesia provider ensuring the comfort and safety of a patient undergoing intracranial procedures involving cranioplasty or elevation of depressed skull fracture, extradural (simple or compound).
4. An anesthesia provider monitoring the vital signs of a patient during a cranioplasty procedure.
5. An anesthesia provider administering medications to maintain anesthesia during the elevation of a depressed skull fracture, extradural (simple or compound).
6. An anesthesia provider documenting the start and stop times of anesthesia care for intracranial procedures involving cranioplasty or elevation of depressed skull fracture, extradural (simple or compound).
7. An anesthesia provider overseeing the transfer of a patient to the post-anesthesia care unit after intracranial procedures involving cranioplasty or elevation of depressed skull fracture, extradural (simple or compound).
8. An anesthesia provider ensuring the patient’s comfort and safety during the entire duration of the cranioplasty procedure.
9. An anesthesia provider monitoring the patient’s oxygen levels during the elevation of a depressed skull fracture, extradural (simple or compound).
10. An anesthesia provider administering fluids and/or blood as necessary during intracranial procedures involving cranioplasty or elevation of depressed skull fracture, extradural (simple or compound).