01732 Anesthesia diagnosis arthrs procedures elbow joint
Also known as: elbow arthroscopy anesthesia, elbow scope anesthesia
Anesthesia for diagnostic arthroscopic procedures of the elbow joint. Covers anesthesia for diagnostic elbow arthroscopy to evaluate intra-articular elbow pathology.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for elbow camera procedure; being put to sleep for elbow scope
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for diagnostic elbow arthroscopy. May evaluate for loose bodies, osteochondritis dissecans, synovitis, or contracture. Supraclavicular or infraclavicular brachial plexus block provides excellent surgical anesthesia.
RVU Information
CPT 01732 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 01732?
CPT 01732 (Anesthesia diagnosis arthrs procedures elbow joint) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for diagnostic arthroscopic procedures of the elbow joint. Covers anesthesia for diagnostic elbow arthroscopy to evaluate intra-articular elbow pathology.
How is anesthesia code 01732 billed?
Anesthesia code 01732 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for diagnostic elbow arthroscopy. May evaluate for loose bodies, osteochondritis dissecans, synovitis, or contracture. Supraclavicular or infraclavicular brachial plexus block provides excellent surgical anesthesia. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery, sports medicine.
When is CPT 01732 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for diagnostic elbow arthroscopy. May evaluate for loose bodies, osteochondritis dissecans, synovitis, or contracture. Supraclavicular or infraclavicular brachial plexus block provides excellent surgical anesthesia.
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