01214 Anesthesia open procedures tot hip arthrp
Also known as: total hip replacement anesthesia, THA anesthesia, hip replacement anesthesia
Anesthesia for open procedures involving total hip replacement arthroplasty. Covers general or regional anesthesia for primary total hip arthroplasty, one of the most commonly performed orthopedic procedures.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for hip replacement surgery; being put to sleep for new hip joint
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for primary total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, fracture, or inflammatory arthritis. Neuraxial anesthesia (spinal) with sedation is preferred by many centers due to reduced blood loss, improved pain control, and lower VTE risk. May also use general anesthesia.
RVU Information
CPT 01214 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 01214?
CPT 01214 (Anesthesia open procedures tot hip arthrp) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for open procedures involving total hip replacement arthroplasty. Covers general or regional anesthesia for primary total hip arthroplasty, one of the most commonly performed orthopedic procedures.
How is anesthesia code 01214 billed?
Anesthesia code 01214 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for primary total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, fracture, or inflammatory arthritis. Neuraxial anesthesia (spinal) with sedation is preferred by many centers due to reduced blood loss, improved pain control, and lower VTE risk. May also use general anesthesia. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery.
When is CPT 01214 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for primary total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, fracture, or inflammatory arthritis. Neuraxial anesthesia (spinal) with sedation is preferred by many centers due to reduced blood loss, improved pain control, and lower VTE risk. May also use general anesthesia.
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