01760 Anesthesia opn/arthr elbow tot rplct
Also known as: total elbow replacement anesthesia, TEA anesthesia, elbow replacement anesthesia
Anesthesia for open or arthroscopic procedures on the elbow involving total elbow replacement. Covers general or regional anesthesia for total elbow arthroplasty.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for elbow replacement surgery; being put to sleep for new elbow joint
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for total elbow arthroplasty for rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, or distal humerus fractures in elderly patients not amenable to ORIF. Brachial plexus block provides excellent anesthesia and postoperative pain control.
RVU Information
CPT 01760 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 01760?
CPT 01760 (Anesthesia opn/arthr elbow tot rplct) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for open or arthroscopic procedures on the elbow involving total elbow replacement. Covers general or regional anesthesia for total elbow arthroplasty.
How is anesthesia code 01760 billed?
Anesthesia code 01760 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for total elbow arthroplasty for rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, or distal humerus fractures in elderly patients not amenable to ORIF. Brachial plexus block provides excellent anesthesia and postoperative pain control. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery.
When is CPT 01760 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for total elbow arthroplasty for rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, or distal humerus fractures in elderly patients not amenable to ORIF. Brachial plexus block provides excellent anesthesia and postoperative pain control.
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