01630 Anesthesia opn/arthr procedures sho joint not otherwise specified
Also known as: shoulder surgery anesthesia, shoulder arthroscopy anesthesia, open shoulder anesthesia
Anesthesia for open or arthroscopic procedures on the shoulder joint not otherwise specified. Covers general or regional anesthesia for therapeutic shoulder surgery.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for shoulder surgery; being put to sleep for shoulder operation
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for open or arthroscopic shoulder procedures not covered by more specific codes (01634-01638). Includes arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, Bankart repair, SLAP repair, subacromial decompression, and open shoulder procedures. Interscalene block is the gold standard.
RVU Information
CPT 01630 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 01630?
CPT 01630 (Anesthesia opn/arthr procedures sho joint not otherwise specified) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for open or arthroscopic procedures on the shoulder joint not otherwise specified. Covers general or regional anesthesia for therapeutic shoulder surgery.
How is anesthesia code 01630 billed?
Anesthesia code 01630 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for open or arthroscopic shoulder procedures not covered by more specific codes (01634-01638). Includes arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, Bankart repair, SLAP repair, subacromial decompression, and open shoulder procedures. Interscalene block is the gold standard. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery, sports medicine.
When is CPT 01630 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for open or arthroscopic shoulder procedures not covered by more specific codes (01634-01638). Includes arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, Bankart repair, SLAP repair, subacromial decompression, and open shoulder procedures. Interscalene block is the gold standard.
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