01500 Anesthesia procedures artery lower leg not otherwise specified
Also known as: tibial artery surgery anesthesia, lower leg arterial anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the arteries of the lower leg not otherwise specified, including anterior tibial, posterior tibial, and peroneal arteries.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for lower leg artery surgery; being put to sleep for shin artery procedure
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for arterial procedures on the lower leg not covered by 01502. Includes tibial artery bypass, arterial reconstruction for peripheral vascular disease, and tibial artery repair. Often performed in patients with critical limb ischemia.
RVU Information
CPT 01500 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 01500?
CPT 01500 (Anesthesia procedures artery lower leg not otherwise specified) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the arteries of the lower leg not otherwise specified, including anterior tibial, posterior tibial, and peroneal arteries.
How is anesthesia code 01500 billed?
Anesthesia code 01500 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for arterial procedures on the lower leg not covered by 01502. Includes tibial artery bypass, arterial reconstruction for peripheral vascular disease, and tibial artery repair. Often performed in patients with critical limb ischemia. Used by anesthesiology, vascular surgery.
When is CPT 01500 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for arterial procedures on the lower leg not covered by 01502. Includes tibial artery bypass, arterial reconstruction for peripheral vascular disease, and tibial artery repair. Often performed in patients with critical limb ischemia.
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