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    OpenPayerBilling CodesAnesthesia for Procedures on the Upper AbdomenCPT cpt-00702-anesthesia-upper-anterior-abdominal-wall-liver-biopsy
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    CPT 00702: Anesthesia for Upper Anterior Abdominal Wall, Percutaneous Liver Biopsy

    Commercial payers pay $78 on average nationally for this procedure.

    CPT code 00702 describes anesthesia services provided for procedures on the upper anterior abdominal wall, specifically including percutaneous liver biopsy, typically delivered as intraoperative anesthesia in an operating room or procedure suite setting for patients undergoing diagnostic or surgical intervention in that region.

    For related coverage guidance, see recent payer policy updates: Intravenous Anesthetics for the Treatment of Chronic Pain and Psychiatric or Substance Use Disorders, Intravenous Anesthetics for the Treatment of Chronic Pain and Psychiatric or Substance Use Disorders, Intravenous Anesthetics for the Treatment of Chronic Pain and Psychiatric or Substance Use Disorders.

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    National Reimbursement Benchmarks

    Commercial rates for CPT 00702 cluster around BUCA’s average commercial benchmark of $78.3, with Cigna and Aetna showing higher mean levels ($91.2 and $84.8 respectively) and UnitedHealth Group and Blue Cross Blue Shield at lower means ($67.9 and $75.3). Blue Cross Blue Shield and UnitedHealth Group have lower upper-end ceilings ($215.6 and $122.7 max) relative to Aetna’s $259.2 and Cigna’s $165.3, indicating meaningful variation at the top of the market.

    Examining dispersion (P75 minus P25) highlights differences in rate spread: Aetna shows the widest interquartile spread at $66.0 (P75 $110.2 minus P25 $44.0), followed by Cigna at $40.0 (P75 $107.7 minus P25 $67.0). UnitedHealth Group is the tightest with a spread of $29.0 (P75 $81.1 minus P25 $52.0), while Blue Cross Blue Shield and BUCA fall in the middle with spreads of $39.5 and $35.9 respectively.

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    Clinical & Coding Specifications

    Clinical Context

    A 62-year-old hospitalized patient with known cirrhosis and suspected bacterial sepsis (for example, A41.51 sepsis due to Escherichia coli) is ordered to undergo a percutaneous liver biopsy to evaluate progressive hepatic dysfunction and to obtain tissue for microbiology and pathology. The patient is NPO and transported to the interventional radiology suite. The anesthesia team (an anesthesiology physician or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) performs pre-procedure assessment including review of coagulation status, hemodynamics, and sepsis severity. Monitored anesthesia care or general endotracheal anesthesia is induced depending on airway and hemodynamic stability; for unstable septic patients, intravenous induction with vasopressor support may be required. Standard ASA monitoring is applied, intravenous access is secured, and antibiotics and vasopressors are available. The radiologist performs a percutaneous liver biopsy of the upper anterior abdominal wall under ultrasound guidance. The anesthesia provider documents the anesthesia start and stop times, agents administered, airway management, intra-procedure events (hypotension, vasopressor use), and post-anesthesia recovery. The encounter is coded using 00702 for anesthesia for procedures on the upper anterior abdominal wall including percutaneous liver biopsy, with relevant ICD-10 principal and secondary diagnosis codes such as A41.9 for sepsis where indicated.

    Related CPT Codes

    CPT CodeDescriptionRelationship to This Procedure

    Related Modifiers

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    ModifierDescriptionWhen to Use
    P3Modifier P3 denotes that the anesthesia patient has severe systemic disease (ASA III). It applies only to anesthesia CPT codes (00100–01999) and must be appended by the anesthesia provider with…- Applies only to anesthesia procedure codes (CPT 00100–01999) and should be appended by the anesthesia provider when the patient meets the definition of "severe systemic disease" (CPT/AAPC P3;…
    P4Modifier P4 indicates the patient is ASA Physical Status IV — a patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life. It is assigned by the anesthesia provider and must be supported…- When to apply: Use modifier P4 only on anesthesia CPT codes (00100–01999) to indicate ASA Physical Status IV — a patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life (examples:…
    23Modifier -23 (Unusual Anesthesia) is used on anesthesia service CPT codes when a procedure that normally requires no anesthesia or only local anesthesia must be performed under general anesthesia…- Use modifier -23 only on anesthesia CPT codes (00100–01999) when a procedure that normally requires no anesthesia or only local anesthesia must be performed under general anesthesia because of…
    62Modifier 62 indicates that two surgeons function as co‑surgeons, each performing distinct parts of the same primary surgical procedure. It is appended to the primary procedure code (and any…- Use modifier -62 when two surgeons act as co‑surgeons (both primary surgeons) on a single definitive primary procedure, each performing distinct parts of the same surgical procedure (append -62 to…
    78CPT modifier -78 indicates an unplanned, related return to the operating or procedure room by the same provider during the global postoperative period. It is appended when treatment for a…- Use modifier -78 when an unplanned, related complication during the original procedure’s global postoperative period requires the patient to return to a formal operating or procedure room and the…
    50Modifier –50 (Bilateral Procedure) is appended to a CPT code when an identical procedure is performed on paired anatomical structures during the same operative session. The AMA states to add…- Use modifier -50 when the same CPT surgical, diagnostic, or radiology procedure is performed on paired anatomical structures (both sides of the body) during the same operative/session by the same…
    52Modifier ‑52 (Reduced Services) indicates that a service or procedure was partially reduced or omitted at the provider’s discretion, allowing reporting of the basic procedure number with a qualifier…- Use modifier -52 when a physician or qualified health professional electively reduces or omits part of a procedure or service (for example, performing fewer required views or omitting a portion of…

    Related Provider Taxonomies

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    Taxonomy CodeSpecialtyNotes
    207L00000XAnesthesiology PhysicianAn anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an opera…
    367500000XCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, prov…
    207RA0401XAddiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAn internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of addiction disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified b…
    385HR2065XChild Physical Disabilities Respite CareA facility or distinct part of a facility that providers short term, residential care to children, diagnosed with complex or profound disabilities as …
    207ZC0006XClinical Pathology PhysicianA pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the labora…
    207RA0000XAdolescent Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAn internist who specializes in adolescent medicine is a multi-disciplinary healthcare specialist trained in the unique physical, psychological and so…
    146E00000XCommunity ParamedicA Community Paramedic is trained in responding to a scene and arranging appointments and transportation to alternate destinations through established …
    363LX0106XOccupational Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers · Nurse Practitioner

    Related Payer Policy Updates

    Specialty: Anesthesiology1 / 3

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    PolicyPayerEffective Date
    Intravenous Anesthetics for the Treatment of Chronic Pain and Psychiatric or Substance Use DisordersPremera Bluecross2026-07-01
    Intravenous Anesthetics for the Treatment of Chronic Pain and Psychiatric or Substance Use DisordersPremera Bluecross2026-07-01
    Intravenous Anesthetics for the Treatment of Chronic Pain and Psychiatric or Substance Use DisordersPremera Bluecross2026-07-01
    Intravenous Anesthetics for the Treatment of Chronic Pain and Psychiatric or Substance Use DisordersPremera Bluecross2026-07-01
    Elective Inpatient Services (for Idaho Only)UnitedHealthcare2026-06-01
    Sites of Servicepriority health2026-06-01
    Coverage for Ambulatory Surgery Unit (ASU)/Outpatient Facility and Anesthesia for Dental Servicesuniverahealthcare2026-05-21

    Related Codes

    CPT-00700-ANESTHESIA-UPPER-ANTERIOR-ABDOMINAL-WALL

    CPT 00700: Anesthesia for Upper Anterior Abdominal Wall Procedures

    CPT-00730-ANESTHESIA-UPPER-POSTERIOR-ABDOMINAL-WALL

    CPT 00730: Anesthesia for Upper Posterior Abdominal Wall Procedures

    CPT-00731-UPPER-GI-ENDOSCOPY-ANESTHESIA

    CPT 00731: Anesthesia for Upper GI Endoscopy to Proximal Duodenum

    CPT-00732-ERCP-ANESTHESIA-PROXIMAL-DUODENUM

    CPT 00732: Anesthesia for ERCP to Proximal Duodenum

    CPT-00750-ANESTHESIA-UPPER-ABDOMEN-HERNIA-REPAIR

    CPT 00750: Anesthesia for Upper Abdominal Hernia Repair

    CPT-00752-UPPER-ABDOMEN-HERNIA-REPAIR-ANESTHESIA

    CPT 00752: Anesthesia for Upper Abdominal Hernia Repairs

    CPT-00754-ANESTHESIA-OMPHALOCELE-UPPER-ABDOMEN-HERNIA-REPAIR

    CPT 00754: Anesthesia for Upper Abdominal Hernia Repair (Omphalocele)

    CPT-00756-TRANSABDOMINAL-DIAPHRAGMATIC-HERNIA-REPAIR-ANESTHESIA

    CPT 00756: Anesthesia for Transabdominal Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair

    CPT-00770-ANESTHESIA-FOR-MAJOR-ABDOMINAL-VASCULAR-PROCEDURE

    CPT 00770: Anesthesia for Major Abdominal Vascular Procedures

    CPT-00790-ANESTHESIA-UPPER-ABDOMINAL-INTRAPERITONEAL-PROCEDURES

    CPT 00790: Anesthesia for Intraperitoneal Upper Abdominal Procedures

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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    49505Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducibleNot directly related; listed as a related hernia repair code that may require anesthesia of the lower abdominal wall rather than upper anterior wall.
    49585Repair umbilical hernia, age 5 years or older; reducibleHernia repair in the midline anterior abdominal wall; anesthesia planning and site overlap considerations may be similar to percutaneous abdominal procedures.
    49650Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal herniaA laparoscopic hernia repair requiring general anesthesia; included as a related abdominal wall procedure with higher anesthesia complexity.
    49560Repair initial incisional or ventral hernia; reducibleRepair of incisional/ventral hernia on the anterior abdominal wall; anesthesia considerations (patient risk, airway, monitoring) are analogous.