01173 Anesthesia opn repair fracture disrpj plvs
Also known as: acetabular fracture anesthesia, pelvic fracture ORIF anesthesia
Anesthesia for open repair of fracture disruption of the pelvis or column fracture involving acetabulum. Covers general anesthesia for complex pelvic and acetabular fracture surgery.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for broken pelvis repair surgery; being put to sleep for hip socket fracture surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for open repair of pelvic fracture-dislocations or acetabular fractures. Among the most complex orthopedic trauma procedures requiring prolonged prone or lateral positioning, significant blood loss, and intraoperative imaging. Cell saver and massive transfusion protocol required.
RVU Information
CPT 01173 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 01173?
CPT 01173 (Anesthesia opn repair fracture disrpj plvs) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for open repair of fracture disruption of the pelvis or column fracture involving acetabulum. Covers general anesthesia for complex pelvic and acetabular fracture surgery.
How is anesthesia code 01173 billed?
Anesthesia code 01173 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for open repair of pelvic fracture-dislocations or acetabular fractures. Among the most complex orthopedic trauma procedures requiring prolonged prone or lateral positioning, significant blood loss, and intraoperative imaging. Cell saver and massive transfusion protocol required. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic trauma surgery.
When is CPT 01173 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for open repair of pelvic fracture-dislocations or acetabular fractures. Among the most complex orthopedic trauma procedures requiring prolonged prone or lateral positioning, significant blood loss, and intraoperative imaging. Cell saver and massive transfusion protocol required.
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