01404 Anesthesia opn/arthrs disrtcj knee
Also known as: knee disarticulation anesthesia, through-knee amputation anesthesia
Anesthesia for open or arthroscopic procedures on the knee joint involving disarticulation at the knee. Covers general anesthesia for amputation through the knee joint (through-knee amputation).
In Plain Language
anesthesia for amputation at the knee; being put to sleep for knee-level leg removal
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for knee disarticulation (through-knee amputation), an alternative to above- or below-knee amputation. Indications include peripheral vascular disease, trauma, and malignancy. Provides a longer lever arm than BKA for prosthetic fitting.
RVU Information
CPT 01404 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 01404?
CPT 01404 (Anesthesia opn/arthrs disrtcj knee) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for open or arthroscopic procedures on the knee joint involving disarticulation at the knee. Covers general anesthesia for amputation through the knee joint (through-knee amputation).
How is anesthesia code 01404 billed?
Anesthesia code 01404 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for knee disarticulation (through-knee amputation), an alternative to above- or below-knee amputation. Indications include peripheral vascular disease, trauma, and malignancy. Provides a longer lever arm than BKA for prosthetic fitting. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery, vascular surgery.
When is CPT 01404 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for knee disarticulation (through-knee amputation), an alternative to above- or below-knee amputation. Indications include peripheral vascular disease, trauma, and malignancy. Provides a longer lever arm than BKA for prosthetic fitting.
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