01622 Anesthesia diagnosis arthr procedures shoulder joint
Also known as: shoulder scope anesthesia, diagnostic shoulder arthroscopy anesthesia
Anesthesia for diagnostic arthroscopic procedures of the shoulder joint. Covers anesthesia for diagnostic shoulder arthroscopy to evaluate intra-articular shoulder pathology.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for shoulder camera procedure; being put to sleep for shoulder scope
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for diagnostic shoulder arthroscopy. Often the arthroscopy becomes therapeutic (converted to 01630) once pathology is confirmed. Interscalene nerve block provides excellent surgical anesthesia and postoperative pain control. Beach chair or lateral decubitus positioning.
RVU Information
CPT 01622 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 01622?
CPT 01622 (Anesthesia diagnosis arthr procedures shoulder joint) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for diagnostic arthroscopic procedures of the shoulder joint. Covers anesthesia for diagnostic shoulder arthroscopy to evaluate intra-articular shoulder pathology.
How is anesthesia code 01622 billed?
Anesthesia code 01622 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for diagnostic shoulder arthroscopy. Often the arthroscopy becomes therapeutic (converted to 01630) once pathology is confirmed. Interscalene nerve block provides excellent surgical anesthesia and postoperative pain control. Beach chair or lateral decubitus positioning. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery, sports medicine.
When is CPT 01622 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for diagnostic shoulder arthroscopy. Often the arthroscopy becomes therapeutic (converted to 01630) once pathology is confirmed. Interscalene nerve block provides excellent surgical anesthesia and postoperative pain control. Beach chair or lateral decubitus positioning.
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