01215 Anesthesia opn revision tot hip arthrp
Also known as: revision hip replacement anesthesia, revision THA anesthesia
Anesthesia for open procedures involving revision of total hip arthroplasty. Covers general or regional anesthesia for revision hip replacement surgery, which is more complex and prolonged than primary THA.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for redo hip replacement; being put to sleep for revision hip surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for revision total hip arthroplasty, performed for aseptic loosening, infection, instability, periprosthetic fracture, or component wear. More complex than primary THA with longer operative times, greater blood loss, and higher complication rates.
RVU Information
CPT 01215 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 01215?
CPT 01215 (Anesthesia opn revision tot hip arthrp) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for open procedures involving revision of total hip arthroplasty. Covers general or regional anesthesia for revision hip replacement surgery, which is more complex and prolonged than primary THA.
How is anesthesia code 01215 billed?
Anesthesia code 01215 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for revision total hip arthroplasty, performed for aseptic loosening, infection, instability, periprosthetic fracture, or component wear. More complex than primary THA with longer operative times, greater blood loss, and higher complication rates. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery.
When is CPT 01215 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for revision total hip arthroplasty, performed for aseptic loosening, infection, instability, periprosthetic fracture, or component wear. More complex than primary THA with longer operative times, greater blood loss, and higher complication rates.
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