How To Use CPT Code 00470

cpt 00470 describes the anesthesia services provided for a patient undergoing partial rib resection in a procedure not otherwise specified by another code. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, and examples of cpt 00470.

1. What is cpt 00470?

cpt 00470 is a code used to describe the anesthesia services provided for a patient undergoing partial rib resection in a procedure that is not specifically defined by another code. This code is used when the anesthesia provider performs a pre-operative evaluation, induces the patient, monitors the patient during the procedure, and oversees the patient’s transfer to post-anesthesia care. The anesthesia provider documents the types and amounts of medications administered, the forms of monitoring used, patient responses, and the start and stop times of anesthesia care.

2. Official Description

The official description of cpt 00470 is: ‘Anesthesia for partial rib resection; not otherwise specified.’

3. Procedure

The anesthesia provider begins by performing a pre-operative evaluation of the patient. They then induce the patient and monitor them during the partial rib resection procedure performed by another provider. The anesthesia provider documents the types and amounts of medications administered, all forms of monitoring used, patient responses, and the start and stop times of anesthesia care. After the procedure, the anesthesia provider oversees the patient’s transfer to post-anesthesia care.

4. Qualifying circumstances

cpt 00470 is used when the anesthesia services are provided for a patient undergoing partial rib resection in a procedure that is not specifically defined by another code. This may include cases where a portion of the rib is removed for various reasons. The anesthesia provider must perform a pre-operative evaluation, induce the patient, monitor them during the procedure, and oversee their transfer to post-anesthesia care.

5. When to use cpt code 00470

cpt 00470 should be used when the anesthesia services are provided for a patient undergoing partial rib resection in a procedure that is not specifically defined by another code. It is important to ensure that the anesthesia provider performs a pre-operative evaluation, induces the patient, monitors them during the procedure, and oversees their transfer to post-anesthesia care.

6. Documentation requirements

To support a claim for cpt 00470, the anesthesia provider must document the following information:

• Pre-operative evaluation of the patient
• Types and amounts of medications administered
• Forms of monitoring used
• Patient responses
• Start and stop times of anesthesia care
• Transfer of the patient to post-anesthesia care

7. Billing guidelines

When billing for cpt 00470, ensure that the anesthesia services are provided for a patient undergoing partial rib resection in a procedure that is not specifically defined by another code. It is important to document the necessary information and follow the guidelines set by the payer for reporting anesthesia services. If additional monitoring or procedures are performed, they may be reported separately if sufficient documentation is available.

8. Historical information

cpt 00470 was added to the Current Procedural Terminology system on January 1, 1990. There have been no updates to the code since its addition.

9. Examples

1. An anesthesia provider performing anesthesia services for a patient undergoing partial rib resection for the treatment of a tumor.
2. An anesthesia provider administering anesthesia to a patient undergoing partial rib resection for the repair of a chest wall deformity.
3. An anesthesia provider monitoring a patient during partial rib resection for the removal of infected tissue.
4. An anesthesia provider inducing a patient and overseeing their transfer to post-anesthesia care after partial rib resection for the treatment of a traumatic injury.
5. An anesthesia provider documenting the types and amounts of medications administered during partial rib resection for the treatment of a congenital abnormality.
6. An anesthesia provider performing a pre-operative evaluation and monitoring a patient during partial rib resection for the treatment of a chronic condition.
7. An anesthesia provider documenting the start and stop times of anesthesia care during partial rib resection for the treatment of a degenerative disease.
8. An anesthesia provider overseeing the transfer of a patient to post-anesthesia care after partial rib resection for the treatment of a structural abnormality.
9. An anesthesia provider monitoring a patient’s vital signs during partial rib resection for the removal of a benign tumor.
10. An anesthesia provider documenting the patient’s responses to anesthesia during partial rib resection for the treatment of a malignant condition.