01782 Anesthesia vn upper arm & elbow phlbrpy
Also known as: upper arm vein repair anesthesia, brachial vein repair anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the veins of the upper arm and elbow involving phleborrhaphy (vein repair). Covers anesthesia for surgical repair of injured veins in the upper arm and antecubital region.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for arm vein repair; being put to sleep for upper arm vein sewing repair
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for phleborrhaphy (venous repair) of the upper arm and elbow, typically for traumatic venous injuries. Includes repair of the brachial, basilic, or cephalic veins following penetrating or blunt trauma.
RVU Information
CPT 01782 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 01782?
CPT 01782 (Anesthesia vn upper arm & elbow phlbrpy) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the veins of the upper arm and elbow involving phleborrhaphy (vein repair). Covers anesthesia for surgical repair of injured veins in the upper arm and antecubital region.
How is anesthesia code 01782 billed?
Anesthesia code 01782 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for phleborrhaphy (venous repair) of the upper arm and elbow, typically for traumatic venous injuries. Includes repair of the brachial, basilic, or cephalic veins following penetrating or blunt trauma. Used by anesthesiology, vascular surgery, trauma surgery.
When is CPT 01782 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for phleborrhaphy (venous repair) of the upper arm and elbow, typically for traumatic venous injuries. Includes repair of the brachial, basilic, or cephalic veins following penetrating or blunt trauma.
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