01810 Anesthesia procedures nerve muscle f/arm wrist
Also known as: hand surgery anesthesia, wrist tendon surgery anesthesia, carpal tunnel anesthesia
Anesthesia for all procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, and bursae of the forearm, wrist, and hand. Covers anesthesia for soft tissue surgical procedures of the distal upper extremity.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for hand or wrist tendon/nerve surgery; being put to sleep for hand surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for soft tissue procedures of the forearm, wrist, and hand including carpal tunnel release, trigger finger release, tendon repair/transfer, Dupuytren's fasciectomy, and peripheral nerve repair. Brachial plexus or peripheral nerve blocks commonly used.
RVU Information
CPT 01810 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 01810?
CPT 01810 (Anesthesia procedures nerve muscle f/arm wrist) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for all procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, and bursae of the forearm, wrist, and hand. Covers anesthesia for soft tissue surgical procedures of the distal upper extremity.
How is anesthesia code 01810 billed?
Anesthesia code 01810 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for soft tissue procedures of the forearm, wrist, and hand including carpal tunnel release, trigger finger release, tendon repair/transfer, Dupuytren's fasciectomy, and peripheral nerve repair. Brachial plexus or peripheral nerve blocks commonly used. Used by anesthesiology, hand surgery, orthopedic surgery.
When is CPT 01810 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for soft tissue procedures of the forearm, wrist, and hand including carpal tunnel release, trigger finger release, tendon repair/transfer, Dupuytren's fasciectomy, and peripheral nerve repair. Brachial plexus or peripheral nerve blocks commonly used.
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