01772 Anesthesia artery upper arm & elbow emblc
Also known as: brachial embolectomy anesthesia, upper arm artery clot removal anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the arteries of the upper arm and elbow involving embolectomy. Covers anesthesia for surgical removal of emboli or thrombi from the brachial artery.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for removing blood clot from upper arm artery; being put to sleep for arm artery clot removal
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for brachial artery embolectomy for acute upper extremity ischemia. Typically an emergent procedure using Fogarty balloon catheter. The source of embolus is often cardiac (atrial fibrillation) and must be addressed.
RVU Information
CPT 01772 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 01772?
CPT 01772 (Anesthesia artery upper arm & elbow emblc) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the arteries of the upper arm and elbow involving embolectomy. Covers anesthesia for surgical removal of emboli or thrombi from the brachial artery.
How is anesthesia code 01772 billed?
Anesthesia code 01772 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for brachial artery embolectomy for acute upper extremity ischemia. Typically an emergent procedure using Fogarty balloon catheter. The source of embolus is often cardiac (atrial fibrillation) and must be addressed. Used by anesthesiology, vascular surgery.
When is CPT 01772 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for brachial artery embolectomy for acute upper extremity ischemia. Typically an emergent procedure using Fogarty balloon catheter. The source of embolus is often cardiac (atrial fibrillation) and must be addressed.
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