CPT code 00144 denotes anesthesia services for patients undergoing corneal transplant surgery. Nationally, this code captures the anesthesia component of ophthalmic transplant procedures and is important for surgical care coordination, resource allocation, and procedural coding consistency across facilities performing corneal grafts. The code applies when an anesthesia provider administers and manages anesthesia care during corneal transplantation.

Key payers discussed include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, United Healthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of clinical context for corneal transplant anesthesia, typical sites of service (operating rooms and ambulatory surgical centers), and how the code aligns with related ophthalmic surgical services. The publication also summarizes common clinical scenarios where the anesthesia code is used and highlights related procedural codes clinicians and billing staff commonly encounter.

This report is intended for national audiences involved in perioperative care, medical billing, and health plan policy. It provides benchmarking context, coding relationships to related ophthalmic procedures, and background useful for charge capture and claims submission workflows. Data not available in the input is noted where applicable.