01274 Anesthesia procedures artery fem artery emblc
Also known as: femoral embolectomy anesthesia, leg artery clot removal anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the arteries of the upper leg involving femoral artery embolectomy. Covers general or regional anesthesia for surgical removal of an embolus or thrombus from the femoral artery.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for removing blood clot from thigh artery; being put to sleep for leg artery clot removal
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for femoral artery embolectomy or thrombectomy, typically using a Fogarty balloon catheter. An emergent procedure for acute limb ischemia. Requires rapid anesthesia with attention to underlying cardiac disease (embolus source) and limb reperfusion syndrome.
RVU Information
CPT 01274 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 01274?
CPT 01274 (Anesthesia procedures artery fem artery emblc) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the arteries of the upper leg involving femoral artery embolectomy. Covers general or regional anesthesia for surgical removal of an embolus or thrombus from the femoral artery.
How is anesthesia code 01274 billed?
Anesthesia code 01274 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for femoral artery embolectomy or thrombectomy, typically using a Fogarty balloon catheter. An emergent procedure for acute limb ischemia. Requires rapid anesthesia with attention to underlying cardiac disease (embolus source) and limb reperfusion syndrome. Used by anesthesiology, vascular surgery.
When is CPT 01274 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for femoral artery embolectomy or thrombectomy, typically using a Fogarty balloon catheter. An emergent procedure for acute limb ischemia. Requires rapid anesthesia with attention to underlying cardiac disease (embolus source) and limb reperfusion syndrome.
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