00450 Anesthesia procedures clav & scapula not otherwise specified
Also known as: clavicle surgery anesthesia, collarbone surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the clavicle and scapula not otherwise specified. Covers general anesthesia or regional anesthesia for surgical procedures involving the clavicle or scapula.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for collarbone surgery; being put to sleep for shoulder blade surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for clavicle or scapula procedures not covered by 00454. Includes open reduction internal fixation of clavicle fractures, scapular fracture repair, and excision of bone lesions. May use interscalene or supraclavicular nerve block.
RVU Information
CPT 00450 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Anesthesia codes use a base unit + time unit system rather than standard RVUs. Contact your payer for the anesthesia conversion factor.
Billing & Documentation
Anesthesia codes are billed using base units plus time units. One time unit typically equals 15 minutes of anesthesia time. Document start and stop times, patient status (P1-P6), and any qualifying circumstances. Modifiers AA, QK, QX, or QY indicate the provider arrangement.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 00450?
CPT 00450 (Anesthesia procedures clav & scapula not otherwise specified) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the clavicle and scapula not otherwise specified. Covers general anesthesia or regional anesthesia for surgical procedures involving the clavicle or scapula.
How is anesthesia code 00450 billed?
Anesthesia code 00450 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for clavicle or scapula procedures not covered by 00454. Includes open reduction internal fixation of clavicle fractures, scapular fracture repair, and excision of bone lesions. May use interscalene or supraclavicular nerve block. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery.
When is CPT 00450 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for clavicle or scapula procedures not covered by 00454. Includes open reduction internal fixation of clavicle fractures, scapular fracture repair, and excision of bone lesions. May use interscalene or supraclavicular nerve block.
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