01402 Anesthesia opn/arth tot knee arthrp
Also known as: total knee replacement anesthesia, TKA anesthesia, knee replacement anesthesia
Anesthesia for open or arthroscopic procedures on the knee joint involving total knee arthroplasty. Covers general or regional anesthesia for primary total knee replacement surgery.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for knee replacement surgery; being put to sleep for new knee joint
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for primary total knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or post-traumatic arthritis. Neuraxial anesthesia (spinal) with peripheral nerve blocks (adductor canal/femoral) is preferred at many centers for improved outcomes and reduced opioid use.
RVU Information
CPT 01402 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 01402?
CPT 01402 (Anesthesia opn/arth tot knee arthrp) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for open or arthroscopic procedures on the knee joint involving total knee arthroplasty. Covers general or regional anesthesia for primary total knee replacement surgery.
How is anesthesia code 01402 billed?
Anesthesia code 01402 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for primary total knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or post-traumatic arthritis. Neuraxial anesthesia (spinal) with peripheral nerve blocks (adductor canal/femoral) is preferred at many centers for improved outcomes and reduced opioid use. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery.
When is CPT 01402 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for primary total knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or post-traumatic arthritis. Neuraxial anesthesia (spinal) with peripheral nerve blocks (adductor canal/femoral) is preferred at many centers for improved outcomes and reduced opioid use.
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