01502 Anesthesia procedures artery lower leg emblc
Also known as: tibial embolectomy anesthesia, lower leg clot removal anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the arteries of the lower leg involving embolectomy. Covers anesthesia for surgical removal of emboli or thrombi from the tibial arteries for acute limb ischemia.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for removing blood clot from shin artery; being put to sleep for lower leg artery clot removal
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for embolectomy of lower leg arteries, typically using Fogarty balloon catheter technique for acute limb ischemia. Emergent procedure to restore blood flow to the foot. Risk of reperfusion injury and compartment syndrome.
RVU Information
CPT 01502 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 01502?
CPT 01502 (Anesthesia procedures artery lower leg emblc) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the arteries of the lower leg involving embolectomy. Covers anesthesia for surgical removal of emboli or thrombi from the tibial arteries for acute limb ischemia.
How is anesthesia code 01502 billed?
Anesthesia code 01502 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for embolectomy of lower leg arteries, typically using Fogarty balloon catheter technique for acute limb ischemia. Emergent procedure to restore blood flow to the foot. Risk of reperfusion injury and compartment syndrome. Used by anesthesiology, vascular surgery.
When is CPT 01502 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for embolectomy of lower leg arteries, typically using Fogarty balloon catheter technique for acute limb ischemia. Emergent procedure to restore blood flow to the foot. Risk of reperfusion injury and compartment syndrome.
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