01636 Anesthesia open/arthr ntrthrc amp
Also known as: forequarter amputation anesthesia, interthoracoscapular amputation anesthesia
Anesthesia for open or arthroscopic procedures on the shoulder involving interthoracoscapular (forequarter) amputation. Covers general anesthesia for the most radical upper extremity amputation including the scapula and clavicle.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for complete shoulder and arm removal; being put to sleep for removal of entire arm, shoulder blade, and collarbone
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for forequarter amputation, the most radical upper extremity procedure involving en bloc removal of the arm, scapula, and lateral clavicle. Performed for advanced shoulder girdle sarcomas. Significant blood loss potential and complex vascular management required.
RVU Information
CPT 01636 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 01636?
CPT 01636 (Anesthesia open/arthr ntrthrc amp) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for open or arthroscopic procedures on the shoulder involving interthoracoscapular (forequarter) amputation. Covers general anesthesia for the most radical upper extremity amputation including the scapula and clavicle.
How is anesthesia code 01636 billed?
Anesthesia code 01636 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for forequarter amputation, the most radical upper extremity procedure involving en bloc removal of the arm, scapula, and lateral clavicle. Performed for advanced shoulder girdle sarcomas. Significant blood loss potential and complex vascular management required. Used by anesthesiology, surgical oncology, orthopedic oncology.
When is CPT 01636 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for forequarter amputation, the most radical upper extremity procedure involving en bloc removal of the arm, scapula, and lateral clavicle. Performed for advanced shoulder girdle sarcomas. Significant blood loss potential and complex vascular management required.
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