01742 Anesthesia opn/arthrs elbow osteot
Also known as: humeral osteotomy anesthesia, elbow osteotomy anesthesia
Anesthesia for open or arthroscopic procedures on the elbow involving osteotomy of the humerus. Covers anesthesia for surgical bone cutting of the distal humerus for deformity correction.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for upper arm bone reshaping at the elbow; being put to sleep for elbow bone correction surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for osteotomy of the humerus around the elbow, typically for correction of cubitus varus (gunstock deformity) after malunited supracondylar fracture, or for correction of other distal humeral deformities.
RVU Information
CPT 01742 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 01742?
CPT 01742 (Anesthesia opn/arthrs elbow osteot) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for open or arthroscopic procedures on the elbow involving osteotomy of the humerus. Covers anesthesia for surgical bone cutting of the distal humerus for deformity correction.
How is anesthesia code 01742 billed?
Anesthesia code 01742 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for osteotomy of the humerus around the elbow, typically for correction of cubitus varus (gunstock deformity) after malunited supracondylar fracture, or for correction of other distal humeral deformities. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery.
When is CPT 01742 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for osteotomy of the humerus around the elbow, typically for correction of cubitus varus (gunstock deformity) after malunited supracondylar fracture, or for correction of other distal humeral deformities.
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