01210 Anesthesia open procedures hip joint not otherwise specified
Also known as: open hip surgery anesthesia, hip joint surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for open procedures involving the hip joint not otherwise specified. Covers general or regional anesthesia for open surgical procedures on the hip joint that lack a more specific code.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for open hip surgery; being put to sleep for hip joint operation
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for open hip procedures not covered by 01212-01215. Includes open hip biopsy, synovectomy, removal of loose bodies, and hip debridement. May use neuraxial, peripheral nerve block, or general anesthesia depending on procedure scope.
RVU Information
CPT 01210 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 01210?
CPT 01210 (Anesthesia open procedures hip joint not otherwise specified) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for open procedures involving the hip joint not otherwise specified. Covers general or regional anesthesia for open surgical procedures on the hip joint that lack a more specific code.
How is anesthesia code 01210 billed?
Anesthesia code 01210 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for open hip procedures not covered by 01212-01215. Includes open hip biopsy, synovectomy, removal of loose bodies, and hip debridement. May use neuraxial, peripheral nerve block, or general anesthesia depending on procedure scope. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery.
When is CPT 01210 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for open hip procedures not covered by 01212-01215. Includes open hip biopsy, synovectomy, removal of loose bodies, and hip debridement. May use neuraxial, peripheral nerve block, or general anesthesia depending on procedure scope.
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