01829 Anesthesia diagnosis arthroscopic procedures wrist
Also known as: wrist arthroscopy anesthesia, wrist scope anesthesia
Anesthesia for diagnostic arthroscopic procedures of the wrist. Covers anesthesia for diagnostic wrist arthroscopy to evaluate intra-articular wrist pathology.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for wrist camera procedure; being put to sleep for wrist scope
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for diagnostic wrist arthroscopy. Evaluates triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tears, scapholunate ligament injuries, chondral defects, and other intra-articular wrist pathology. Brachial plexus or peripheral nerve blocks commonly used.
RVU Information
CPT 01829 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 01829?
CPT 01829 (Anesthesia diagnosis arthroscopic procedures wrist) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for diagnostic arthroscopic procedures of the wrist. Covers anesthesia for diagnostic wrist arthroscopy to evaluate intra-articular wrist pathology.
How is anesthesia code 01829 billed?
Anesthesia code 01829 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for diagnostic wrist arthroscopy. Evaluates triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tears, scapholunate ligament injuries, chondral defects, and other intra-articular wrist pathology. Brachial plexus or peripheral nerve blocks commonly used. Used by anesthesiology, hand surgery, orthopedic surgery.
When is CPT 01829 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for diagnostic wrist arthroscopy. Evaluates triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tears, scapholunate ligament injuries, chondral defects, and other intra-articular wrist pathology. Brachial plexus or peripheral nerve blocks commonly used.
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