01200 Anesthesia all closed procedures hip joint
Also known as: closed hip procedure anesthesia, hip reduction anesthesia
Anesthesia for all closed procedures involving the hip joint. Covers anesthesia for non-operative management of hip pathology including closed reduction of hip dislocations and application of traction.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for hip joint manipulation without cutting; being put to sleep for hip joint procedure without surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for closed hip joint procedures including closed reduction of hip dislocations, application of skeletal traction, and manipulation under anesthesia. Hip dislocations are orthopedic emergencies requiring prompt reduction within 6 hours.
RVU Information
CPT 01200 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 01200?
CPT 01200 (Anesthesia all closed procedures hip joint) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for all closed procedures involving the hip joint. Covers anesthesia for non-operative management of hip pathology including closed reduction of hip dislocations and application of traction.
How is anesthesia code 01200 billed?
Anesthesia code 01200 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for closed hip joint procedures including closed reduction of hip dislocations, application of skeletal traction, and manipulation under anesthesia. Hip dislocations are orthopedic emergencies requiring prompt reduction within 6 hours. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery.
When is CPT 01200 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for closed hip joint procedures including closed reduction of hip dislocations, application of skeletal traction, and manipulation under anesthesia. Hip dislocations are orthopedic emergencies requiring prompt reduction within 6 hours.
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