How To Use CPT Code 00910

cpt 00910 describes the anesthesia services provided for transurethral procedures, including urethrocystoscopy, that are not specified by any other anesthesia code. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, and examples of cpt 00910.

1. What is cpt 00910?

cpt 00910 is used to describe the anesthesia services provided for transurethral procedures, specifically urethrocystoscopy, that are not specified by any other anesthesia code. This code is used when the anesthesia provider performs anesthesia for a patient undergoing these procedures, which involve examining the organs of the urinary system by inserting a special device through the urethra.

2. Official Description

The official description of cpt 00910 is: ‘Anesthesia for transurethral procedures (including urethrocystoscopy); not otherwise specified.’

3. Procedure

1. The anesthesia provider performs a preoperative evaluation of the patient.
2. The anesthesia provider induces the patient and monitors them during the transurethral procedures, including urethrocystoscopy, performed by a different provider.
3. The anesthesia provider administers any necessary medications and utilizes standard monitoring services such as ECG, temperature, blood pressure, oximetry, capnography, and mass spectrometry.
4. The anesthesia provider documents the types and amounts of medications administered, forms of monitoring used, patient responses, and the start and stop times of anesthesia care.
5. Following the procedure, the anesthesia provider oversees the patient’s transfer to post-anesthesia care.

4. Qualifying circumstances

cpt 00910 is used for transurethral procedures, including urethrocystoscopy, that are not specified by any other anesthesia code. These procedures involve examining the urinary system by inserting a device through the urethra. The anesthesia provider must perform a preoperative evaluation, induce the patient, monitor them during the procedure, and oversee their transfer to post-anesthesia care.

5. When to use cpt code 00910

cpt 00910 should be used when the anesthesia provider is performing anesthesia for transurethral procedures, including urethrocystoscopy, that are not specified by any other anesthesia code. This code is used for procedures involving the examination of the urinary system through the urethra. If a specific anesthesia code exists for the procedure being performed, that code should be used instead.

6. Documentation requirements

To support a claim for cpt 00910, the anesthesia provider must document the following information:

• Preoperative 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 00910, ensure that the anesthesia provider is performing anesthesia for transurethral procedures, including urethrocystoscopy, that are not specified by any other anesthesia code. This code should not be reported if a specific anesthesia code exists for the procedure being performed. Follow the specific billing guidelines of the payer regarding anesthesia time units and modifiers.

8. Historical information

cpt 00910 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 for a transurethral procedure, including urethrocystoscopy, that is not specified by any other anesthesia code.
2. An anesthesia provider administering anesthesia for a patient undergoing a transurethral procedure to examine the urinary system through the urethra.
3. An anesthesia provider monitoring a patient during a transurethral procedure, including urethrocystoscopy, performed by a different provider.
4. An anesthesia provider documenting the types and amounts of medications administered, forms of monitoring used, patient responses, and start and stop times of anesthesia care for a transurethral procedure.
5. An anesthesia provider overseeing the transfer of a patient to post-anesthesia care following a transurethral procedure, including urethrocystoscopy.
6. An anesthesia provider performing a preoperative evaluation for a patient undergoing a transurethral procedure, including urethrocystoscopy.
7. An anesthesia provider utilizing standard monitoring services such as ECG, temperature, blood pressure, oximetry, capnography, and mass spectrometry during a transurethral procedure, including urethrocystoscopy.
8. An anesthesia provider administering anesthesia for a transurethral procedure, including urethrocystoscopy, that is not specified by any other anesthesia code.
9. An anesthesia provider documenting the start and stop times of anesthesia care for a patient undergoing a transurethral procedure, including urethrocystoscopy.
10. An anesthesia provider overseeing the transfer of a patient to post-anesthesia care following a transurethral procedure, including urethrocystoscopy.