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01730 Anesthesia clsd procedures humerus & elbow

Anesthesia

Also known as: humerus fracture reduction anesthesia, elbow closed procedure anesthesia

Anesthesia for all closed procedures on the humerus and elbow. Covers anesthesia for non-operative management of humerus and elbow injuries including closed reduction and splinting or casting.

In Plain Language

anesthesia for arm bone setting; being put to sleep for elbow or upper arm bone manipulation

Clinical Context

Used when providing anesthesia for closed procedures on the humerus and elbow including closed reduction of humerus fractures, elbow dislocations, and supracondylar fractures in children. Supracondylar fracture reduction is one of the most common pediatric orthopedic emergencies.

RVU Information

CPT 01730 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

anesthesiologyorthopedic surgerypediatric orthopedics

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 01730?

CPT 01730 (Anesthesia clsd procedures humerus & elbow) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for all closed procedures on the humerus and elbow. Covers anesthesia for non-operative management of humerus and elbow injuries including closed reduction and splinting or casting.

How is anesthesia code 01730 billed?

Anesthesia code 01730 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for closed procedures on the humerus and elbow including closed reduction of humerus fractures, elbow dislocations, and supracondylar fractures in children. Supracondylar fracture reduction is one of the most common pediatric orthopedic emergencies. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery, pediatric orthopedics.

When is CPT 01730 used?

Used when providing anesthesia for closed procedures on the humerus and elbow including closed reduction of humerus fractures, elbow dislocations, and supracondylar fractures in children. Supracondylar fracture reduction is one of the most common pediatric orthopedic emergencies.

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