01654 Anesthesia artery sho & ax bypass grf
Also known as: axillary bypass anesthesia, axillo-axillary bypass anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the arteries of the shoulder and axilla involving bypass graft. Covers general anesthesia for arterial bypass procedures using the axillary artery as inflow or outflow.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for shoulder artery bypass surgery; being put to sleep for arm artery bypass
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for bypass graft procedures involving the shoulder and axillary arteries, including axillo-axillary bypass for subclavian steal syndrome and axillary artery to distal artery bypass for upper extremity ischemia.
RVU Information
CPT 01654 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 01654?
CPT 01654 (Anesthesia artery sho & ax bypass grf) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the arteries of the shoulder and axilla involving bypass graft. Covers general anesthesia for arterial bypass procedures using the axillary artery as inflow or outflow.
How is anesthesia code 01654 billed?
Anesthesia code 01654 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for bypass graft procedures involving the shoulder and axillary arteries, including axillo-axillary bypass for subclavian steal syndrome and axillary artery to distal artery bypass for upper extremity ischemia. Used by anesthesiology, vascular surgery.
When is CPT 01654 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for bypass graft procedures involving the shoulder and axillary arteries, including axillo-axillary bypass for subclavian steal syndrome and axillary artery to distal artery bypass for upper extremity ischemia.
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