01432 Anesthesia procedures vn knee & popliteal av fstl
Also known as: popliteal AV fistula anesthesia, knee AV fistula anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the veins of the knee and popliteal area involving arteriovenous fistula. Covers anesthesia for creation, repair, or ligation of AV fistulas in the popliteal region.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for arteriovenous connection surgery behind the knee; being put to sleep for AV fistula surgery at the knee
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for arteriovenous fistula procedures in the popliteal region, including creation for dialysis access (uncommon location), repair of traumatic AV fistula, or ligation of congenital AV malformations.
RVU Information
CPT 01432 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 01432?
CPT 01432 (Anesthesia procedures vn knee & popliteal av fstl) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the veins of the knee and popliteal area involving arteriovenous fistula. Covers anesthesia for creation, repair, or ligation of AV fistulas in the popliteal region.
How is anesthesia code 01432 billed?
Anesthesia code 01432 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for arteriovenous fistula procedures in the popliteal region, including creation for dialysis access (uncommon location), repair of traumatic AV fistula, or ligation of congenital AV malformations. Used by anesthesiology, vascular surgery.
When is CPT 01432 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for arteriovenous fistula procedures in the popliteal region, including creation for dialysis access (uncommon location), repair of traumatic AV fistula, or ligation of congenital AV malformations.
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