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01112 Anesthesia bone marrow aspiration and/or biopsy

Anesthesia

Also known as: bone marrow biopsy anesthesia, BMB anesthesia, marrow aspirate anesthesia

Anesthesia for bone marrow aspiration and/or biopsy, anterior or posterior iliac crest. Covers anesthesia or sedation for diagnostic bone marrow sampling procedures.

In Plain Language

anesthesia for bone marrow sample; being put to sleep for bone marrow biopsy

Clinical Context

Used when providing anesthesia for bone marrow aspiration and/or biopsy, most commonly from the posterior iliac crest. Often performed under conscious sedation, especially in pediatric patients and anxious adults. Essential diagnostic procedure for hematologic malignancies, anemias, and staging.

RVU Information

CPT 01112 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

anesthesiologyhematologyoncology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 01112?

CPT 01112 (Anesthesia bone marrow aspiration and/or biopsy) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for bone marrow aspiration and/or biopsy, anterior or posterior iliac crest. Covers anesthesia or sedation for diagnostic bone marrow sampling procedures.

How is anesthesia code 01112 billed?

Anesthesia code 01112 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for bone marrow aspiration and/or biopsy, most commonly from the posterior iliac crest. Often performed under conscious sedation, especially in pediatric patients and anxious adults. Essential diagnostic procedure for hematologic malignancies, anemias, and staging. Used by anesthesiology, hematology, oncology.

When is CPT 01112 used?

Used when providing anesthesia for bone marrow aspiration and/or biopsy, most commonly from the posterior iliac crest. Often performed under conscious sedation, especially in pediatric patients and anxious adults. Essential diagnostic procedure for hematologic malignancies, anemias, and staging.

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