01670 Anesthesia all procedures vn shoulder & ax
Also known as: axillary vein surgery anesthesia, shoulder vein anesthesia
Anesthesia for all procedures on the veins of the shoulder and axilla. Covers anesthesia for venous surgical procedures in the shoulder and axillary region.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for shoulder or armpit vein surgery; being put to sleep for arm vein procedure
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for venous procedures on the shoulder and axilla including axillary vein thrombectomy, venous reconstruction, and treatment of Paget-Schroetter syndrome (effort thrombosis of the subclavian/axillary vein).
RVU Information
CPT 01670 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 01670?
CPT 01670 (Anesthesia all procedures vn shoulder & ax) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for all procedures on the veins of the shoulder and axilla. Covers anesthesia for venous surgical procedures in the shoulder and axillary region.
How is anesthesia code 01670 billed?
Anesthesia code 01670 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for venous procedures on the shoulder and axilla including axillary vein thrombectomy, venous reconstruction, and treatment of Paget-Schroetter syndrome (effort thrombosis of the subclavian/axillary vein). Used by anesthesiology, vascular surgery.
When is CPT 01670 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for venous procedures on the shoulder and axilla including axillary vein thrombectomy, venous reconstruction, and treatment of Paget-Schroetter syndrome (effort thrombosis of the subclavian/axillary vein).
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