01360 Anesthesia open procedures lower 1/3 femur
Also known as: distal femur ORIF anesthesia, distal femur surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for all open procedures on the lower one-third of the femur. Covers general or regional anesthesia for surgical procedures on the distal femur including fracture fixation and tumor excision.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for lower thigh bone surgery; being put to sleep for distal femur repair
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for open procedures on the distal femur including ORIF of supracondylar and intercondylar femur fractures, distal femoral osteotomy, and tumor excision. These fractures often occur in elderly osteoporotic patients or high-energy trauma in younger patients.
RVU Information
CPT 01360 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 01360?
CPT 01360 (Anesthesia open procedures lower 1/3 femur) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for all open procedures on the lower one-third of the femur. Covers general or regional anesthesia for surgical procedures on the distal femur including fracture fixation and tumor excision.
How is anesthesia code 01360 billed?
Anesthesia code 01360 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for open procedures on the distal femur including ORIF of supracondylar and intercondylar femur fractures, distal femoral osteotomy, and tumor excision. These fractures often occur in elderly osteoporotic patients or high-energy trauma in younger patients. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery, trauma surgery.
When is CPT 01360 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for open procedures on the distal femur including ORIF of supracondylar and intercondylar femur fractures, distal femoral osteotomy, and tumor excision. These fractures often occur in elderly osteoporotic patients or high-energy trauma in younger patients.
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