01490 Anesthesia lower leg cast application removal/repair
Also known as: lower leg cast anesthesia, ankle cast anesthesia
Anesthesia for lower leg cast application, removal, or repair. Covers anesthesia for procedures involving casts on the lower leg, ankle, or foot requiring sedation or general anesthesia.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for leg cast work; being put to sleep for cast on the lower leg
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for cast application, removal, or repair involving the lower leg. Commonly needed in pediatric patients or for cast changes requiring manipulation. May include cast wedging or cast removal in anxious patients.
RVU Information
CPT 01490 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 01490?
CPT 01490 (Anesthesia lower leg cast application removal/repair) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for lower leg cast application, removal, or repair. Covers anesthesia for procedures involving casts on the lower leg, ankle, or foot requiring sedation or general anesthesia.
How is anesthesia code 01490 billed?
Anesthesia code 01490 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for cast application, removal, or repair involving the lower leg. Commonly needed in pediatric patients or for cast changes requiring manipulation. May include cast wedging or cast removal in anxious patients. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery.
When is CPT 01490 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for cast application, removal, or repair involving the lower leg. Commonly needed in pediatric patients or for cast changes requiring manipulation. May include cast wedging or cast removal in anxious patients.
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