01260 Anesthesia all procedures veins upper leg
Also known as: varicose vein surgery anesthesia upper leg, saphenous vein anesthesia
Anesthesia for all procedures on the veins of the upper leg, including exploration for varicose veins or saphenous vein ligation. Covers anesthesia for venous procedures of the thigh.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for varicose vein surgery on the thigh; being put to sleep for upper leg vein surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for venous procedures on the upper leg including great saphenous vein ligation and stripping, venous thrombectomy, and venous reconstruction. May use tumescent local, regional, or general anesthesia depending on procedure extent.
RVU Information
CPT 01260 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 01260?
CPT 01260 (Anesthesia all procedures veins upper leg) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for all procedures on the veins of the upper leg, including exploration for varicose veins or saphenous vein ligation. Covers anesthesia for venous procedures of the thigh.
How is anesthesia code 01260 billed?
Anesthesia code 01260 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for venous procedures on the upper leg including great saphenous vein ligation and stripping, venous thrombectomy, and venous reconstruction. May use tumescent local, regional, or general anesthesia depending on procedure extent. Used by anesthesiology, vascular surgery.
When is CPT 01260 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for venous procedures on the upper leg including great saphenous vein ligation and stripping, venous thrombectomy, and venous reconstruction. May use tumescent local, regional, or general anesthesia depending on procedure extent.
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