01320 Anesthesia all procedures nerve msc knee and/or popliteal
Also known as: knee soft tissue surgery anesthesia, popliteal area anesthesia
Anesthesia for all procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, and bursae of the knee and/or popliteal area. Covers anesthesia for soft tissue surgical procedures around the knee joint.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for knee area soft tissue surgery; being put to sleep for knee tendon or muscle surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for soft tissue procedures around the knee including Baker's cyst excision, popliteal artery entrapment release, hamstring repair, and patellar tendon repair. Peripheral nerve blocks (femoral/adductor canal and sciatic) are commonly used.
RVU Information
CPT 01320 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 01320?
CPT 01320 (Anesthesia all procedures nerve msc knee and/or popliteal) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for all procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, and bursae of the knee and/or popliteal area. Covers anesthesia for soft tissue surgical procedures around the knee joint.
How is anesthesia code 01320 billed?
Anesthesia code 01320 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for soft tissue procedures around the knee including Baker's cyst excision, popliteal artery entrapment release, hamstring repair, and patellar tendon repair. Peripheral nerve blocks (femoral/adductor canal and sciatic) are commonly used. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery, sports medicine.
When is CPT 01320 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for soft tissue procedures around the knee including Baker's cyst excision, popliteal artery entrapment release, hamstring repair, and patellar tendon repair. Peripheral nerve blocks (femoral/adductor canal and sciatic) are commonly used.
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