How To Use CPT Code 00702

cpt 00702 describes the anesthesia services provided by a healthcare professional for procedures on the upper anterior abdominal wall, specifically including percutaneous liver biopsy. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, and examples of cpt 00702.

1. What is cpt 00702?

cpt 00702 is used to describe the anesthesia services provided by a healthcare professional for procedures on the upper anterior abdominal wall, specifically including percutaneous liver biopsy. This code is used when the anesthesia provider performs a pre-operative evaluation, induces the patient, monitors the patient during the procedure, administers medications, and oversees the patient’s transfer to post-anesthesia care.

2. Official Description

The official description of cpt 00702 is: ‘Anesthesia for procedures on the upper anterior abdominal wall; percutaneous liver biopsy.’

3. Procedure

The anesthesia provider performs a pre-operative evaluation of the patient. They then induce the patient and monitor them during the procedure on the upper anterior abdominal wall, specifically including percutaneous liver biopsy. The anesthesia provider administers any necessary medications and notes 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 00702 is used for anesthesia services provided for procedures on the upper anterior abdominal wall, including percutaneous liver biopsy. The patient must undergo a procedure that falls within this category, and the anesthesia provider must perform the necessary pre-operative evaluation, induction, monitoring, medication administration, and post-anesthesia care.

5. When to use cpt code 00702

cpt 00702 should be used when a healthcare professional provides anesthesia services for a procedure on the upper anterior abdominal wall, specifically including percutaneous liver biopsy. This code should be used for each instance of anesthesia care provided for such procedures.

6. Documentation requirements

To support a claim for cpt 00702, the anesthesia provider must document the following information:

• Pre-operative evaluation of the patient
• Induction and monitoring of the patient during the procedure
• Administration of medications
• Start and stop times of anesthesia care
• Transfer of the patient to post-anesthesia care

7. Billing guidelines

When billing for cpt 00702, ensure that the anesthesia provider performs the necessary services for procedures on the upper anterior abdominal wall, including percutaneous liver biopsy. Follow the appropriate coding and billing guidelines for anesthesia services, including the use of modifiers if required.

8. Historical information

cpt 00702 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 a percutaneous liver biopsy.
2. An anesthesia provider administering anesthesia for a procedure on the upper anterior abdominal wall, including a percutaneous liver biopsy, for a patient with liver disease.
3. An anesthesia provider monitoring a patient during a percutaneous liver biopsy, ensuring their comfort and safety throughout the procedure.
4. An anesthesia provider overseeing the transfer of a patient to post-anesthesia care following a percutaneous liver biopsy.
5. An anesthesia provider documenting the start and stop times of anesthesia care for a patient undergoing a procedure on the upper anterior abdominal wall, including a percutaneous liver biopsy.
6. An anesthesia provider administering medications to a patient during a percutaneous liver biopsy, ensuring their sedation and pain management.
7. An anesthesia provider performing a pre-operative evaluation of a patient scheduled for a percutaneous liver biopsy, assessing their anesthesia needs and medical history.
8. An anesthesia provider monitoring the patient’s vital signs and anesthesia levels during a percutaneous liver biopsy, adjusting medications as necessary.
9. An anesthesia provider communicating with the surgical team during a percutaneous liver biopsy, ensuring the patient’s safety and comfort throughout the procedure.
10. An anesthesia provider providing post-anesthesia care to a patient following a percutaneous liver biopsy, monitoring their recovery and managing any post-operative pain or complications.