01486 Anesthesia open total ankle replacement
Also known as: total ankle replacement anesthesia, TAR anesthesia, ankle replacement anesthesia
Anesthesia for open procedures on the bones of the lower leg, ankle, and foot involving total ankle replacement. Covers general or regional anesthesia for total ankle arthroplasty.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for ankle replacement surgery; being put to sleep for new ankle joint
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for total ankle arthroplasty for end-stage ankle arthritis. Alternative to ankle arthrodesis (fusion). Requires careful patient selection. Popliteal sciatic and saphenous nerve blocks provide excellent anesthesia and postoperative analgesia.
RVU Information
CPT 01486 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 01486?
CPT 01486 (Anesthesia open total ankle replacement) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for open procedures on the bones of the lower leg, ankle, and foot involving total ankle replacement. Covers general or regional anesthesia for total ankle arthroplasty.
How is anesthesia code 01486 billed?
Anesthesia code 01486 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for total ankle arthroplasty for end-stage ankle arthritis. Alternative to ankle arthrodesis (fusion). Requires careful patient selection. Popliteal sciatic and saphenous nerve blocks provide excellent anesthesia and postoperative analgesia. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery.
When is CPT 01486 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for total ankle arthroplasty for end-stage ankle arthritis. Alternative to ankle arthrodesis (fusion). Requires careful patient selection. Popliteal sciatic and saphenous nerve blocks provide excellent anesthesia and postoperative analgesia.
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