01634 Anesthesia open/arthrs sho disrtcj
Also known as: shoulder disarticulation anesthesia, shoulder amputation anesthesia
Anesthesia for open or arthroscopic procedures on the shoulder involving shoulder disarticulation. Covers general anesthesia for amputation through the shoulder joint.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for arm removal at the shoulder; being put to sleep for shoulder-level amputation
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for shoulder disarticulation (amputation through the glenohumeral joint). Performed for advanced malignancy, severe trauma, or infection. Requires careful hemostasis of axillary vessels and consideration of brachial plexus management.
RVU Information
CPT 01634 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 01634?
CPT 01634 (Anesthesia open/arthrs sho disrtcj) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for open or arthroscopic procedures on the shoulder involving shoulder disarticulation. Covers general anesthesia for amputation through the shoulder joint.
How is anesthesia code 01634 billed?
Anesthesia code 01634 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for shoulder disarticulation (amputation through the glenohumeral joint). Performed for advanced malignancy, severe trauma, or infection. Requires careful hemostasis of axillary vessels and consideration of brachial plexus management. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery, surgical oncology.
When is CPT 01634 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for shoulder disarticulation (amputation through the glenohumeral joint). Performed for advanced malignancy, severe trauma, or infection. Requires careful hemostasis of axillary vessels and consideration of brachial plexus management.
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