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01484 Anesthesia opn lw l/a/f oste/ostpl

Anesthesia

Also known as: ankle osteotomy anesthesia, foot osteotomy anesthesia, bunionectomy anesthesia

Anesthesia for open procedures on the bones of the lower leg, ankle, and foot involving osteotomy or osteoplasty. Covers anesthesia for surgical bone cutting or reshaping procedures below the knee.

In Plain Language

anesthesia for bone reshaping surgery on lower leg or foot; being put to sleep for foot bone correction

Clinical Context

Used when providing anesthesia for osteotomy or osteoplasty of the lower leg, ankle, or foot. Common procedures include tibial osteotomy for malalignment, calcaneal osteotomy, metatarsal osteotomy for bunion correction, and tarsal coalition resection.

RVU Information

CPT 01484 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

anesthesiologyorthopedic surgerypodiatry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 01484?

CPT 01484 (Anesthesia opn lw l/a/f oste/ostpl) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for open procedures on the bones of the lower leg, ankle, and foot involving osteotomy or osteoplasty. Covers anesthesia for surgical bone cutting or reshaping procedures below the knee.

How is anesthesia code 01484 billed?

Anesthesia code 01484 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for osteotomy or osteoplasty of the lower leg, ankle, or foot. Common procedures include tibial osteotomy for malalignment, calcaneal osteotomy, metatarsal osteotomy for bunion correction, and tarsal coalition resection. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery, podiatry.

When is CPT 01484 used?

Used when providing anesthesia for osteotomy or osteoplasty of the lower leg, ankle, or foot. Common procedures include tibial osteotomy for malalignment, calcaneal osteotomy, metatarsal osteotomy for bunion correction, and tarsal coalition resection.

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