01522 Anesthesia procedures vn lower leg venous thrmb
Also known as: lower leg DVT thrombectomy anesthesia, venous thrombectomy anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the veins of the lower leg involving venous thrombectomy. Covers anesthesia for surgical removal of thrombus from lower leg veins for deep venous thrombosis.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for removing blood clot from lower leg vein; being put to sleep for deep vein clot removal
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for venous thrombectomy of the lower leg for acute deep venous thrombosis. Rarely performed as most DVTs are managed medically; surgical thrombectomy reserved for phlegmasia cerulea dolens or cases refractory to anticoagulation and catheter-directed therapy.
RVU Information
CPT 01522 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 01522?
CPT 01522 (Anesthesia procedures vn lower leg venous thrmb) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the veins of the lower leg involving venous thrombectomy. Covers anesthesia for surgical removal of thrombus from lower leg veins for deep venous thrombosis.
How is anesthesia code 01522 billed?
Anesthesia code 01522 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for venous thrombectomy of the lower leg for acute deep venous thrombosis. Rarely performed as most DVTs are managed medically; surgical thrombectomy reserved for phlegmasia cerulea dolens or cases refractory to anticoagulation and catheter-directed therapy. Used by anesthesiology, vascular surgery.
When is CPT 01522 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for venous thrombectomy of the lower leg for acute deep venous thrombosis. Rarely performed as most DVTs are managed medically; surgical thrombectomy reserved for phlegmasia cerulea dolens or cases refractory to anticoagulation and catheter-directed therapy.
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