01820 Anesthesia clsd procedures rds u/with h bones
Also known as: wrist fracture reduction anesthesia, forearm fracture anesthesia, Colles fracture anesthesia
Anesthesia for all closed procedures on the radius, ulna, wrist, or hand bones. Covers anesthesia for non-operative management of forearm and hand fractures and dislocations.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for setting a wrist or hand fracture; being put to sleep for forearm bone setting
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for closed procedures on the forearm and hand bones including closed reduction of distal radius fractures (Colles/Smith), both-bone forearm fractures, and finger/metacarpal fractures. One of the most common emergency anesthesia procedures, especially in children.
RVU Information
CPT 01820 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 01820?
CPT 01820 (Anesthesia clsd procedures rds u/with h bones) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for all closed procedures on the radius, ulna, wrist, or hand bones. Covers anesthesia for non-operative management of forearm and hand fractures and dislocations.
How is anesthesia code 01820 billed?
Anesthesia code 01820 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for closed procedures on the forearm and hand bones including closed reduction of distal radius fractures (Colles/Smith), both-bone forearm fractures, and finger/metacarpal fractures. One of the most common emergency anesthesia procedures, especially in children. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery, emergency medicine.
When is CPT 01820 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for closed procedures on the forearm and hand bones including closed reduction of distal radius fractures (Colles/Smith), both-bone forearm fractures, and finger/metacarpal fractures. One of the most common emergency anesthesia procedures, especially in children.
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