01480 Anesthesia open procedures lower l/a/f not otherwise specified
Also known as: ankle ORIF anesthesia, foot surgery anesthesia, lower leg bone surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for open procedures on the bones of the lower leg, ankle, and foot not otherwise specified. Covers general or regional anesthesia for surgical bone procedures below the knee.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for ankle or foot bone surgery; being put to sleep for lower leg bone repair
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for open bone procedures on the lower leg, ankle, and foot not covered by more specific codes. Includes ORIF of ankle fractures, calcaneal fracture fixation, bunionectomy, and metatarsal osteotomy. One of the most common orthopedic anesthesia codes.
RVU Information
CPT 01480 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 01480?
CPT 01480 (Anesthesia open procedures lower l/a/f not otherwise specified) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for open procedures on the bones of the lower leg, ankle, and foot not otherwise specified. Covers general or regional anesthesia for surgical bone procedures below the knee.
How is anesthesia code 01480 billed?
Anesthesia code 01480 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for open bone procedures on the lower leg, ankle, and foot not covered by more specific codes. Includes ORIF of ankle fractures, calcaneal fracture fixation, bunionectomy, and metatarsal osteotomy. One of the most common orthopedic anesthesia codes. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery, podiatry.
When is CPT 01480 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for open bone procedures on the lower leg, ankle, and foot not covered by more specific codes. Includes ORIF of ankle fractures, calcaneal fracture fixation, bunionectomy, and metatarsal osteotomy. One of the most common orthopedic anesthesia codes.
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