01340 Anesthesia clsd procedures lower 1/3 femur
Also known as: distal femur closed procedure anesthesia
Anesthesia for all closed procedures on the lower one-third of the femur. Covers anesthesia for non-operative management of distal femoral fractures including closed reduction and splinting or casting.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for lower thigh bone setting; being put to sleep for distal femur fracture manipulation
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for closed procedures on the distal femur, including closed reduction of supracondylar or intercondylar femur fractures and application of traction or splints. May use regional or general anesthesia.
RVU Information
CPT 01340 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 01340?
CPT 01340 (Anesthesia clsd procedures lower 1/3 femur) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for all closed procedures on the lower one-third of the femur. Covers anesthesia for non-operative management of distal femoral fractures including closed reduction and splinting or casting.
How is anesthesia code 01340 billed?
Anesthesia code 01340 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for closed procedures on the distal femur, including closed reduction of supracondylar or intercondylar femur fractures and application of traction or splints. May use regional or general anesthesia. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery.
When is CPT 01340 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for closed procedures on the distal femur, including closed reduction of supracondylar or intercondylar femur fractures and application of traction or splints. May use regional or general anesthesia.
Track This Code in RVU Edge
Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against MGMA data — all in one app.
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.