01400 Anesthesia opn/arthrs knee joint not otherwise specified
Also known as: knee surgery anesthesia, open knee anesthesia
Anesthesia for open or arthroscopic procedures on the knee joint not otherwise specified. Covers general or regional anesthesia for surgical knee procedures that lack a more specific code.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for knee surgery; being put to sleep for knee operation
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for open or arthroscopic knee procedures not covered by 01402 or 01404. Includes therapeutic knee arthroscopy (meniscectomy, ACL reconstruction, chondroplasty), open knee procedures, and synovectomy. Peripheral nerve blocks commonly used.
RVU Information
CPT 01400 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 01400?
CPT 01400 (Anesthesia opn/arthrs knee joint not otherwise specified) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for open or arthroscopic procedures on the knee joint not otherwise specified. Covers general or regional anesthesia for surgical knee procedures that lack a more specific code.
How is anesthesia code 01400 billed?
Anesthesia code 01400 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for open or arthroscopic knee procedures not covered by 01402 or 01404. Includes therapeutic knee arthroscopy (meniscectomy, ACL reconstruction, chondroplasty), open knee procedures, and synovectomy. Peripheral nerve blocks commonly used. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery, sports medicine.
When is CPT 01400 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for open or arthroscopic knee procedures not covered by 01402 or 01404. Includes therapeutic knee arthroscopy (meniscectomy, ACL reconstruction, chondroplasty), open knee procedures, and synovectomy. Peripheral nerve blocks commonly used.
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