01464 Anesthesia arthrs procedures ankle and/or foot
Also known as: ankle arthroscopy anesthesia, ankle scope anesthesia
Anesthesia for arthroscopic procedures of the ankle and/or foot. Covers anesthesia for minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery on the ankle or foot joints.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for ankle scope surgery; being put to sleep for ankle camera surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for ankle or foot arthroscopy, used for diagnosis and treatment of osteochondral lesions, anterior impingement, loose bodies, and synovitis. Popliteal sciatic and saphenous nerve blocks provide excellent surgical anesthesia and postoperative analgesia.
RVU Information
CPT 01464 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 01464?
CPT 01464 (Anesthesia arthrs procedures ankle and/or foot) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for arthroscopic procedures of the ankle and/or foot. Covers anesthesia for minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery on the ankle or foot joints.
How is anesthesia code 01464 billed?
Anesthesia code 01464 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for ankle or foot arthroscopy, used for diagnosis and treatment of osteochondral lesions, anterior impingement, loose bodies, and synovitis. Popliteal sciatic and saphenous nerve blocks provide excellent surgical anesthesia and postoperative analgesia. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery, sports medicine.
When is CPT 01464 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for ankle or foot arthroscopy, used for diagnosis and treatment of osteochondral lesions, anterior impingement, loose bodies, and synovitis. Popliteal sciatic and saphenous nerve blocks provide excellent surgical anesthesia and postoperative analgesia.
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