01770 Anesthesia procedures artery upper arm & elbow not otherwise specified
Also known as: brachial artery surgery anesthesia, upper arm artery anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the arteries of the upper arm and elbow not otherwise specified. Covers anesthesia for arterial surgical procedures of the brachial artery region.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for upper arm artery surgery; being put to sleep for arm artery procedure
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for arterial procedures of the upper arm and elbow not covered by 01772. Includes brachial artery repair, arterial bypass, and management of brachial artery injuries from trauma or catheterization.
RVU Information
CPT 01770 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 01770?
CPT 01770 (Anesthesia procedures artery upper arm & elbow not otherwise specified) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the arteries of the upper arm and elbow not otherwise specified. Covers anesthesia for arterial surgical procedures of the brachial artery region.
How is anesthesia code 01770 billed?
Anesthesia code 01770 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for arterial procedures of the upper arm and elbow not covered by 01772. Includes brachial artery repair, arterial bypass, and management of brachial artery injuries from trauma or catheterization. Used by anesthesiology, vascular surgery.
When is CPT 01770 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for arterial procedures of the upper arm and elbow not covered by 01772. Includes brachial artery repair, arterial bypass, and management of brachial artery injuries from trauma or catheterization.
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