01380 Anesthesia all clsd procedures knee joint
Also known as: closed knee procedure anesthesia, knee manipulation anesthesia, knee MUA anesthesia
Anesthesia for all closed procedures on the knee joint. Covers anesthesia for non-operative knee joint procedures including closed reduction of patellar dislocations, knee manipulation under anesthesia, and aspiration.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for knee manipulation without surgery; being put to sleep for knee joint adjustment
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for closed knee joint procedures including manipulation under anesthesia for stiff knee after arthroplasty or ACL reconstruction, closed reduction of knee dislocation, and joint aspiration under anesthesia. May use regional or general anesthesia.
RVU Information
CPT 01380 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 01380?
CPT 01380 (Anesthesia all clsd procedures knee joint) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for all closed procedures on the knee joint. Covers anesthesia for non-operative knee joint procedures including closed reduction of patellar dislocations, knee manipulation under anesthesia, and aspiration.
How is anesthesia code 01380 billed?
Anesthesia code 01380 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for closed knee joint procedures including manipulation under anesthesia for stiff knee after arthroplasty or ACL reconstruction, closed reduction of knee dislocation, and joint aspiration under anesthesia. May use regional or general anesthesia. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery.
When is CPT 01380 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for closed knee joint procedures including manipulation under anesthesia for stiff knee after arthroplasty or ACL reconstruction, closed reduction of knee dislocation, and joint aspiration under anesthesia. May use regional or general anesthesia.
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