01710 Anesthesia procedures nerve muscle upper a & e not otherwise specified
Also known as: upper arm soft tissue anesthesia, elbow tendon surgery anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons, and fascia of the upper arm and elbow not otherwise specified. Covers anesthesia for soft tissue procedures of the upper arm and elbow region.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for upper arm muscle or tendon surgery; being put to sleep for elbow soft tissue surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for soft tissue procedures of the upper arm and elbow not covered by 01712-01716. Includes biceps tendon repair, triceps repair, elbow fasciotomy, and nerve decompression at the elbow (cubital tunnel release).
RVU Information
CPT 01710 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 01710?
CPT 01710 (Anesthesia procedures nerve muscle upper a & e not otherwise specified) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons, and fascia of the upper arm and elbow not otherwise specified. Covers anesthesia for soft tissue procedures of the upper arm and elbow region.
How is anesthesia code 01710 billed?
Anesthesia code 01710 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for soft tissue procedures of the upper arm and elbow not covered by 01712-01716. Includes biceps tendon repair, triceps repair, elbow fasciotomy, and nerve decompression at the elbow (cubital tunnel release). Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery.
When is CPT 01710 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for soft tissue procedures of the upper arm and elbow not covered by 01712-01716. Includes biceps tendon repair, triceps repair, elbow fasciotomy, and nerve decompression at the elbow (cubital tunnel release).
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