01714 Anesthesia nerve msc upper a & e tnplsty
Also known as: elbow tendon repair anesthesia, tenoplasty upper arm anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons of the upper arm and elbow involving tenoplasty. Covers anesthesia for surgical repair or reconstruction of tendons at the upper arm or elbow.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for tendon repair at the elbow; being put to sleep for upper arm tendon reconstruction
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for tenoplasty (tendon repair or reconstruction) at the upper arm or elbow. Includes distal biceps tendon repair, triceps tendon repair, and tendon transfer procedures around the elbow.
RVU Information
CPT 01714 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 01714?
CPT 01714 (Anesthesia nerve msc upper a & e tnplsty) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons of the upper arm and elbow involving tenoplasty. Covers anesthesia for surgical repair or reconstruction of tendons at the upper arm or elbow.
How is anesthesia code 01714 billed?
Anesthesia code 01714 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for tenoplasty (tendon repair or reconstruction) at the upper arm or elbow. Includes distal biceps tendon repair, triceps tendon repair, and tendon transfer procedures around the elbow. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery, hand surgery.
When is CPT 01714 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for tenoplasty (tendon repair or reconstruction) at the upper arm or elbow. Includes distal biceps tendon repair, triceps tendon repair, and tendon transfer procedures around the elbow.
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