01440 Anesthesia procedures artery knee & popliteal not otherwise specified
Also known as: popliteal artery surgery anesthesia, knee artery anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the arteries of the knee and popliteal area not otherwise specified. Covers general or regional anesthesia for arterial surgical procedures in the popliteal region.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for artery surgery behind the knee; being put to sleep for knee artery procedure
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for arterial procedures in the knee and popliteal area not covered by 01442 or 01444. Includes popliteal artery repair, aneurysm repair, and arterial reconstruction in this region.
RVU Information
CPT 01440 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 01440?
CPT 01440 (Anesthesia procedures artery knee & popliteal not otherwise specified) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the arteries of the knee and popliteal area not otherwise specified. Covers general or regional anesthesia for arterial surgical procedures in the popliteal region.
How is anesthesia code 01440 billed?
Anesthesia code 01440 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for arterial procedures in the knee and popliteal area not covered by 01442 or 01444. Includes popliteal artery repair, aneurysm repair, and arterial reconstruction in this region. Used by anesthesiology, vascular surgery.
When is CPT 01440 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for arterial procedures in the knee and popliteal area not covered by 01442 or 01444. Includes popliteal artery repair, aneurysm repair, and arterial reconstruction in this region.
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