01610 Anesthesia all procedures nerve muscle sho & ax
Also known as: shoulder soft tissue anesthesia, rotator cuff surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for all procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, and bursae of the shoulder and axilla. Covers anesthesia for soft tissue surgical procedures of the shoulder and armpit region.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for shoulder muscle or tendon surgery; being put to sleep for shoulder soft tissue surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for soft tissue procedures of the shoulder and axilla including rotator cuff repair, labral repair, shoulder muscle biopsy, axillary nerve decompression, and shoulder fasciotomy. Interscalene nerve block is the primary regional technique.
RVU Information
CPT 01610 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 01610?
CPT 01610 (Anesthesia all procedures nerve muscle sho & ax) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for all procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, and bursae of the shoulder and axilla. Covers anesthesia for soft tissue surgical procedures of the shoulder and armpit region.
How is anesthesia code 01610 billed?
Anesthesia code 01610 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for soft tissue procedures of the shoulder and axilla including rotator cuff repair, labral repair, shoulder muscle biopsy, axillary nerve decompression, and shoulder fasciotomy. Interscalene nerve block is the primary regional technique. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery, sports medicine.
When is CPT 01610 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for soft tissue procedures of the shoulder and axilla including rotator cuff repair, labral repair, shoulder muscle biopsy, axillary nerve decompression, and shoulder fasciotomy. Interscalene nerve block is the primary regional technique.
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