Anesthesia for Screening Colonoscopy
HCPCS 00812
Anesthesia for lower intestinal endoscopic procedures, endoscope introduced distal to duodenum; screening colonoscopy
AI EXPLANATION: Anesthesia for a screening colonoscopy involves medications administered by an anesthesia specialist to ensure a patient stays comfortable, pain-free, or asleep during a routine examination of the large intestine. Throughout the procedure, the anesthesia provider monitors vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing while a gastroenterologist or surgeon checks the bowel lining for polyps or abnormalities.
Across 2 hospitals, negotiated prices for this code range from $9 to $250. Each dot below is one payer and plan's rate as published by the hospital.
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