Question: Our anesthesiologist provided services while the urologist performed a TUNA. What should I submit for the anesthesia?
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Answer: The urologist reports a TUNA procedure with 53852 (Transurethral destruction of prostate tissue; by radiofrequency thermotherapy). This surgical code crosses to anesthesia code 00914 (Anesthesia for transurethral procedures (including urethrocystoscopy); transurethral resection of prostate). Report 00914 (which carries five base units) with the appropriate number of time units.
