01130 Anesthesia body cast application/revision
Also known as: body cast anesthesia, hip spica anesthesia, spica cast anesthesia
Anesthesia for body cast application or revision. Covers general anesthesia for application or revision of a full body cast (hip spica or body jacket), most commonly in pediatric orthopedic patients.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for body cast application; being put to sleep for full body cast
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for body cast application or revision, most commonly hip spica casts in pediatric patients for femoral shaft fractures or developmental dysplasia of the hip. Requires careful airway management during casting and attention to cast syndrome risk.
RVU Information
CPT 01130 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 01130?
CPT 01130 (Anesthesia body cast application/revision) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for body cast application or revision. Covers general anesthesia for application or revision of a full body cast (hip spica or body jacket), most commonly in pediatric orthopedic patients.
How is anesthesia code 01130 billed?
Anesthesia code 01130 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for body cast application or revision, most commonly hip spica casts in pediatric patients for femoral shaft fractures or developmental dysplasia of the hip. Requires careful airway management during casting and attention to cast syndrome risk. Used by anesthesiology, pediatric orthopedics, orthopedic surgery.
When is CPT 01130 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for body cast application or revision, most commonly hip spica casts in pediatric patients for femoral shaft fractures or developmental dysplasia of the hip. Requires careful airway management during casting and attention to cast syndrome risk.
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