01232 Anesthesia opn procedures upper 2/3 fem amp
Also known as: AKA anesthesia, above-knee amputation anesthesia, transfemoral amputation anesthesia
Anesthesia for open procedures on the upper two-thirds of the femur involving amputation. Covers general anesthesia for above-knee amputation (transfemoral amputation) at the proximal or mid-femur level.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for above-knee leg amputation; being put to sleep for upper thigh amputation
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for above-knee amputation through the upper two-thirds of the femur. Common indications include peripheral vascular disease with gangrene, trauma, and malignancy. Spinal anesthesia may be preferred. Consideration for phantom limb pain prevention with perioperative nerve blocks.
RVU Information
CPT 01232 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 01232?
CPT 01232 (Anesthesia opn procedures upper 2/3 fem amp) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for open procedures on the upper two-thirds of the femur involving amputation. Covers general anesthesia for above-knee amputation (transfemoral amputation) at the proximal or mid-femur level.
How is anesthesia code 01232 billed?
Anesthesia code 01232 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for above-knee amputation through the upper two-thirds of the femur. Common indications include peripheral vascular disease with gangrene, trauma, and malignancy. Spinal anesthesia may be preferred. Consideration for phantom limb pain prevention with perioperative nerve blocks. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery, vascular surgery.
When is CPT 01232 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for above-knee amputation through the upper two-thirds of the femur. Common indications include peripheral vascular disease with gangrene, trauma, and malignancy. Spinal anesthesia may be preferred. Consideration for phantom limb pain prevention with perioperative nerve blocks.
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