01470 Anesthesia procedures nerve msc lw l/a/f not otherwise specified
Also known as: lower leg soft tissue anesthesia, ankle tendon surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons, and fascia of the lower leg, ankle, and foot not otherwise specified. Covers anesthesia for soft tissue surgical procedures of the lower extremity below the knee.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for lower leg muscle or tendon surgery; being put to sleep for foot/ankle soft tissue surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for soft tissue procedures of the lower leg, ankle, and foot not covered by 01472 or 01474. Includes fasciotomy for compartment syndrome, tendon repair, and nerve procedures. Regional anesthesia with popliteal and saphenous blocks is commonly used.
RVU Information
CPT 01470 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 01470?
CPT 01470 (Anesthesia procedures nerve msc lw l/a/f not otherwise specified) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons, and fascia of the lower leg, ankle, and foot not otherwise specified. Covers anesthesia for soft tissue surgical procedures of the lower extremity below the knee.
How is anesthesia code 01470 billed?
Anesthesia code 01470 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for soft tissue procedures of the lower leg, ankle, and foot not covered by 01472 or 01474. Includes fasciotomy for compartment syndrome, tendon repair, and nerve procedures. Regional anesthesia with popliteal and saphenous blocks is commonly used. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery.
When is CPT 01470 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for soft tissue procedures of the lower leg, ankle, and foot not covered by 01472 or 01474. Includes fasciotomy for compartment syndrome, tendon repair, and nerve procedures. Regional anesthesia with popliteal and saphenous blocks is commonly used.
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