01758 Anesthesia opn/arthrs elbow excision cyst
Also known as: humeral cyst excision anesthesia, elbow bone tumor excision anesthesia
Anesthesia for open or arthroscopic procedures on the elbow involving excision of cyst or tumor of the humerus. Covers anesthesia for removal of bone cysts or benign tumors from the distal humerus.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for removing a cyst or tumor from the elbow bone; being put to sleep for elbow bone growth removal
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for excision of bone cysts or tumors from the humerus around the elbow, including unicameral bone cysts, aneurysmal bone cysts, enchondromas, and other benign bone lesions. May involve curettage and bone grafting.
RVU Information
CPT 01758 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 01758?
CPT 01758 (Anesthesia opn/arthrs elbow excision cyst) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for open or arthroscopic procedures on the elbow involving excision of cyst or tumor of the humerus. Covers anesthesia for removal of bone cysts or benign tumors from the distal humerus.
How is anesthesia code 01758 billed?
Anesthesia code 01758 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for excision of bone cysts or tumors from the humerus around the elbow, including unicameral bone cysts, aneurysmal bone cysts, enchondromas, and other benign bone lesions. May involve curettage and bone grafting. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery, orthopedic oncology.
When is CPT 01758 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for excision of bone cysts or tumors from the humerus around the elbow, including unicameral bone cysts, aneurysmal bone cysts, enchondromas, and other benign bone lesions. May involve curettage and bone grafting.
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