01220 Anesthesia clsd procedures upper 2/3 femur
Also known as: femur closed procedure anesthesia, hip fracture closed reduction anesthesia
Anesthesia for all closed procedures involving the upper two-thirds of the femur. Covers anesthesia for non-operative management of proximal and mid-shaft femoral fractures including closed reduction and traction application.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for thigh bone manipulation without surgery; being put to sleep for femur bone setting
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for closed procedures on the upper two-thirds of the femur, including closed reduction of femoral shaft or intertrochanteric fractures and application of traction devices. Common in elderly patients with hip fractures.
RVU Information
CPT 01220 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 01220?
CPT 01220 (Anesthesia clsd procedures upper 2/3 femur) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for all closed procedures involving the upper two-thirds of the femur. Covers anesthesia for non-operative management of proximal and mid-shaft femoral fractures including closed reduction and traction application.
How is anesthesia code 01220 billed?
Anesthesia code 01220 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for closed procedures on the upper two-thirds of the femur, including closed reduction of femoral shaft or intertrochanteric fractures and application of traction devices. Common in elderly patients with hip fractures. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery.
When is CPT 01220 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for closed procedures on the upper two-thirds of the femur, including closed reduction of femoral shaft or intertrochanteric fractures and application of traction devices. Common in elderly patients with hip fractures.
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