01638 Anesthesia opn/arthr tot sho rplcm
Also known as: total shoulder replacement anesthesia, TSA anesthesia, reverse shoulder anesthesia
Anesthesia for open or arthroscopic procedures on the shoulder involving total shoulder replacement. Covers general or regional anesthesia for primary total shoulder arthroplasty or reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for shoulder replacement surgery; being put to sleep for new shoulder joint
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for total shoulder arthroplasty (anatomic or reverse) for glenohumeral osteoarthritis, rotator cuff arthropathy, or proximal humerus fractures. Interscalene nerve block with general anesthesia provides optimal surgical conditions and postoperative analgesia.
RVU Information
CPT 01638 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 01638?
CPT 01638 (Anesthesia opn/arthr tot sho rplcm) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for open or arthroscopic procedures on the shoulder involving total shoulder replacement. Covers general or regional anesthesia for primary total shoulder arthroplasty or reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.
How is anesthesia code 01638 billed?
Anesthesia code 01638 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for total shoulder arthroplasty (anatomic or reverse) for glenohumeral osteoarthritis, rotator cuff arthropathy, or proximal humerus fractures. Interscalene nerve block with general anesthesia provides optimal surgical conditions and postoperative analgesia. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery.
When is CPT 01638 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for total shoulder arthroplasty (anatomic or reverse) for glenohumeral osteoarthritis, rotator cuff arthropathy, or proximal humerus fractures. Interscalene nerve block with general anesthesia provides optimal surgical conditions and postoperative analgesia.
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