01212 Anesthesia open procedures hip joint disrtcj
Also known as: hip disarticulation anesthesia, hip amputation anesthesia
Anesthesia for open procedures involving the hip joint including disarticulation. Covers general anesthesia for surgical disarticulation at the hip joint, typically for trauma, vascular compromise, or malignancy.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for hip joint amputation; being put to sleep for leg removal at the hip
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for hip disarticulation (amputation through the hip joint), a major procedure performed for severe trauma, vascular disease with gangrene, or malignant tumors of the proximal thigh. Significant blood loss potential requiring massive transfusion protocol.
RVU Information
CPT 01212 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 01212?
CPT 01212 (Anesthesia open procedures hip joint disrtcj) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for open procedures involving the hip joint including disarticulation. Covers general anesthesia for surgical disarticulation at the hip joint, typically for trauma, vascular compromise, or malignancy.
How is anesthesia code 01212 billed?
Anesthesia code 01212 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for hip disarticulation (amputation through the hip joint), a major procedure performed for severe trauma, vascular disease with gangrene, or malignant tumors of the proximal thigh. Significant blood loss potential requiring massive transfusion protocol. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery, vascular surgery.
When is CPT 01212 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for hip disarticulation (amputation through the hip joint), a major procedure performed for severe trauma, vascular disease with gangrene, or malignant tumors of the proximal thigh. Significant blood loss potential requiring massive transfusion protocol.
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