01712 Anesthesia procedures nerve msc upper a & e tnot
Also known as: elbow tenotomy anesthesia, upper arm tenotomy anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons of the upper arm and elbow involving tenotomy. Covers anesthesia for surgical division of a tendon at the upper arm or elbow.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for cutting a tendon at the elbow; being put to sleep for tendon release surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for tenotomy procedures at the upper arm or elbow, including biceps tenotomy, triceps tenotomy, or lateral epicondyle release. These are typically shorter procedures that may use regional block alone.
RVU Information
CPT 01712 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 01712?
CPT 01712 (Anesthesia procedures nerve msc upper a & e tnot) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons of the upper arm and elbow involving tenotomy. Covers anesthesia for surgical division of a tendon at the upper arm or elbow.
How is anesthesia code 01712 billed?
Anesthesia code 01712 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for tenotomy procedures at the upper arm or elbow, including biceps tenotomy, triceps tenotomy, or lateral epicondyle release. These are typically shorter procedures that may use regional block alone. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery.
When is CPT 01712 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for tenotomy procedures at the upper arm or elbow, including biceps tenotomy, triceps tenotomy, or lateral epicondyle release. These are typically shorter procedures that may use regional block alone.
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