01442 Anesthesia procedures artery knee & popliteal teaec
Also known as: popliteal endarterectomy anesthesia, popliteal TEA anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the arteries of the knee and popliteal area involving popliteal thromboendarterectomy. Covers anesthesia for surgical removal of atherosclerotic plaque and thrombus from the popliteal artery.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for clearing blockage from knee artery; being put to sleep for cleaning out the artery behind the knee
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for popliteal artery thromboendarterectomy, a procedure to remove atherosclerotic plaque from the popliteal artery for peripheral vascular disease. Less common than bypass procedures; regional or general anesthesia may be used.
RVU Information
CPT 01442 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 01442?
CPT 01442 (Anesthesia procedures artery knee & popliteal teaec) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the arteries of the knee and popliteal area involving popliteal thromboendarterectomy. Covers anesthesia for surgical removal of atherosclerotic plaque and thrombus from the popliteal artery.
How is anesthesia code 01442 billed?
Anesthesia code 01442 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for popliteal artery thromboendarterectomy, a procedure to remove atherosclerotic plaque from the popliteal artery for peripheral vascular disease. Less common than bypass procedures; regional or general anesthesia may be used. Used by anesthesiology, vascular surgery.
When is CPT 01442 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for popliteal artery thromboendarterectomy, a procedure to remove atherosclerotic plaque from the popliteal artery for peripheral vascular disease. Less common than bypass procedures; regional or general anesthesia may be used.
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