01650 Anesthesia artery sho & ax not otherwise specified
Also known as: axillary artery surgery anesthesia, shoulder artery anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the arteries of the shoulder and axilla not otherwise specified. Covers anesthesia for surgical procedures on the axillary and subclavian arteries.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for shoulder artery surgery; being put to sleep for armpit artery procedure
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for arterial procedures on the shoulder and axilla not covered by more specific codes (01652-01656). Includes axillary artery repair, subclavian artery procedures, and thoracic outlet decompression with arterial repair.
RVU Information
CPT 01650 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 01650?
CPT 01650 (Anesthesia artery sho & ax not otherwise specified) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the arteries of the shoulder and axilla not otherwise specified. Covers anesthesia for surgical procedures on the axillary and subclavian arteries.
How is anesthesia code 01650 billed?
Anesthesia code 01650 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for arterial procedures on the shoulder and axilla not covered by more specific codes (01652-01656). Includes axillary artery repair, subclavian artery procedures, and thoracic outlet decompression with arterial repair. Used by anesthesiology, vascular surgery.
When is CPT 01650 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for arterial procedures on the shoulder and axilla not covered by more specific codes (01652-01656). Includes axillary artery repair, subclavian artery procedures, and thoracic outlet decompression with arterial repair.
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