01462 Anesthesia clsd procedures lower l/a/f
Also known as: ankle fracture reduction anesthesia, lower leg closed procedure anesthesia
Anesthesia for all closed procedures on the lower leg, ankle, and foot. Covers anesthesia for non-operative management of lower leg, ankle, and foot injuries including closed reduction and casting.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for setting an ankle or foot fracture; being put to sleep for ankle bone setting
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for closed procedures on the lower leg, ankle, and foot including closed reduction of ankle fractures, distal tibia/fibula fractures, and foot fractures. May use ankle block, popliteal nerve block, or general anesthesia.
RVU Information
CPT 01462 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 01462?
CPT 01462 (Anesthesia clsd procedures lower l/a/f) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for all closed procedures on the lower leg, ankle, and foot. Covers anesthesia for non-operative management of lower leg, ankle, and foot injuries including closed reduction and casting.
How is anesthesia code 01462 billed?
Anesthesia code 01462 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for closed procedures on the lower leg, ankle, and foot including closed reduction of ankle fractures, distal tibia/fibula fractures, and foot fractures. May use ankle block, popliteal nerve block, or general anesthesia. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery.
When is CPT 01462 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for closed procedures on the lower leg, ankle, and foot including closed reduction of ankle fractures, distal tibia/fibula fractures, and foot fractures. May use ankle block, popliteal nerve block, or general anesthesia.
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