01420 Anesthesia cast application removal/repair knee joint
Also known as: knee cast anesthesia, knee casting anesthesia
Anesthesia for cast application, removal, or repair involving the knee joint. Covers anesthesia for procedures requiring manipulation or casting of the knee under sedation or general anesthesia.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for knee cast application; being put to sleep for knee cast work
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for application, removal, or repair of casts involving the knee joint. Commonly needed in pediatric patients or for manipulation of stiff joints requiring cast application. May also include cast wedging procedures.
RVU Information
CPT 01420 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 01420?
CPT 01420 (Anesthesia cast application removal/repair knee joint) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for cast application, removal, or repair involving the knee joint. Covers anesthesia for procedures requiring manipulation or casting of the knee under sedation or general anesthesia.
How is anesthesia code 01420 billed?
Anesthesia code 01420 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for application, removal, or repair of casts involving the knee joint. Commonly needed in pediatric patients or for manipulation of stiff joints requiring cast application. May also include cast wedging procedures. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery.
When is CPT 01420 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for application, removal, or repair of casts involving the knee joint. Commonly needed in pediatric patients or for manipulation of stiff joints requiring cast application. May also include cast wedging procedures.
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