01832 Anesthesia arthr/ndsc tot wrist rpl
Also known as: total wrist replacement anesthesia, wrist arthroplasty anesthesia
Anesthesia for open or arthroscopic procedures involving total wrist replacement. Covers general or regional anesthesia for total wrist arthroplasty.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for wrist replacement surgery; being put to sleep for new wrist joint
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for total wrist arthroplasty, performed for rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, or other severe wrist arthritis. Less commonly performed than wrist fusion (arthrodesis). Brachial plexus block provides excellent anesthesia.
RVU Information
CPT 01832 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 01832?
CPT 01832 (Anesthesia arthr/ndsc tot wrist rpl) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for open or arthroscopic procedures involving total wrist replacement. Covers general or regional anesthesia for total wrist arthroplasty.
How is anesthesia code 01832 billed?
Anesthesia code 01832 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for total wrist arthroplasty, performed for rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, or other severe wrist arthritis. Less commonly performed than wrist fusion (arthrodesis). Brachial plexus block provides excellent anesthesia. Used by anesthesiology, hand surgery, orthopedic surgery.
When is CPT 01832 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for total wrist arthroplasty, performed for rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, or other severe wrist arthritis. Less commonly performed than wrist fusion (arthrodesis). Brachial plexus block provides excellent anesthesia.
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