01234 Anesthesia opn upper 2/3 fem radiation res
Also known as: femoral tumor resection anesthesia, radical femur surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for open procedures on the upper two-thirds of the femur involving radical resection. Covers general anesthesia for radical excision of tumors from the proximal or mid-femur, often with reconstruction.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for thigh bone tumor removal; being put to sleep for major thigh bone cancer surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for radical resection of tumors of the upper two-thirds of the femur, such as osteosarcoma or chondrosarcoma. May involve endoprosthetic reconstruction or allograft. Prolonged procedures with significant blood loss requiring cell saver and transfusion capability.
RVU Information
CPT 01234 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 01234?
CPT 01234 (Anesthesia opn upper 2/3 fem radiation res) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for open procedures on the upper two-thirds of the femur involving radical resection. Covers general anesthesia for radical excision of tumors from the proximal or mid-femur, often with reconstruction.
How is anesthesia code 01234 billed?
Anesthesia code 01234 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for radical resection of tumors of the upper two-thirds of the femur, such as osteosarcoma or chondrosarcoma. May involve endoprosthetic reconstruction or allograft. Prolonged procedures with significant blood loss requiring cell saver and transfusion capability. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic oncology, surgical oncology.
When is CPT 01234 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for radical resection of tumors of the upper two-thirds of the femur, such as osteosarcoma or chondrosarcoma. May involve endoprosthetic reconstruction or allograft. Prolonged procedures with significant blood loss requiring cell saver and transfusion capability.
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