01390 Anesthesia cls procedures upper tib fib and/or pat
Also known as: proximal tibia closed procedure anesthesia, patella fracture reduction anesthesia
Anesthesia for all closed procedures on the upper ends of the tibia, fibula, and/or patella. Covers anesthesia for non-operative management of proximal tibia, fibula, or patellar fractures.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for shin bone or kneecap fracture setting; being put to sleep for upper shin bone manipulation
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for closed procedures on the proximal tibia, fibula, or patella, including closed reduction of tibial plateau fractures and patellar fracture reduction. May use regional nerve blocks or general anesthesia.
RVU Information
CPT 01390 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 01390?
CPT 01390 (Anesthesia cls procedures upper tib fib and/or pat) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for all closed procedures on the upper ends of the tibia, fibula, and/or patella. Covers anesthesia for non-operative management of proximal tibia, fibula, or patellar fractures.
How is anesthesia code 01390 billed?
Anesthesia code 01390 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for closed procedures on the proximal tibia, fibula, or patella, including closed reduction of tibial plateau fractures and patellar fracture reduction. May use regional nerve blocks or general anesthesia. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery.
When is CPT 01390 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for closed procedures on the proximal tibia, fibula, or patella, including closed reduction of tibial plateau fractures and patellar fracture reduction. May use regional nerve blocks or general anesthesia.
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