01716 Anesthesia nerve msc upper a & e tndsis
Also known as: biceps tenodesis anesthesia, elbow tenodesis anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons of the upper arm and elbow involving tenodesis. Covers anesthesia for surgical fixation of a tendon to bone at the upper arm or elbow.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for attaching tendon to bone at the elbow; being put to sleep for tendon fixation surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for tenodesis procedures at the upper arm or elbow, most commonly proximal biceps tenodesis. May be performed as a standalone procedure or combined with other shoulder/elbow procedures.
RVU Information
CPT 01716 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 01716?
CPT 01716 (Anesthesia nerve msc upper a & e tndsis) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons of the upper arm and elbow involving tenodesis. Covers anesthesia for surgical fixation of a tendon to bone at the upper arm or elbow.
How is anesthesia code 01716 billed?
Anesthesia code 01716 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for tenodesis procedures at the upper arm or elbow, most commonly proximal biceps tenodesis. May be performed as a standalone procedure or combined with other shoulder/elbow procedures. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery, sports medicine.
When is CPT 01716 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for tenodesis procedures at the upper arm or elbow, most commonly proximal biceps tenodesis. May be performed as a standalone procedure or combined with other shoulder/elbow procedures.
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