01140 Anesthesia ntrplvabdmnl amputation
Also known as: hindquarter amputation anesthesia, hemipelvectomy anesthesia
Anesthesia for interpelviabdominal (hindquarter) amputation. Covers general anesthesia for hemipelvectomy, the most radical lower extremity amputation involving removal of the entire lower limb with part of the pelvis.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for removal of leg and part of pelvis; being put to sleep for major pelvic and leg amputation
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for interpelviabdominal amputation (hemipelvectomy), the most extensive lower extremity amputation. Performed for pelvic sarcomas or locally advanced cancers. Requires massive transfusion protocol, multiple large-bore IV access, and arterial monitoring. Potentially life-threatening blood loss.
RVU Information
CPT 01140 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 01140?
CPT 01140 (Anesthesia ntrplvabdmnl amputation) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for interpelviabdominal (hindquarter) amputation. Covers general anesthesia for hemipelvectomy, the most radical lower extremity amputation involving removal of the entire lower limb with part of the pelvis.
How is anesthesia code 01140 billed?
Anesthesia code 01140 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for interpelviabdominal amputation (hemipelvectomy), the most extensive lower extremity amputation. Performed for pelvic sarcomas or locally advanced cancers. Requires massive transfusion protocol, multiple large-bore IV access, and arterial monitoring. Potentially life-threatening blood loss. Used by anesthesiology, surgical oncology, orthopedic oncology.
When is CPT 01140 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for interpelviabdominal amputation (hemipelvectomy), the most extensive lower extremity amputation. Performed for pelvic sarcomas or locally advanced cancers. Requires massive transfusion protocol, multiple large-bore IV access, and arterial monitoring. Potentially life-threatening blood loss.
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