01840 Anesthesia artery f/arm wrist & hnd not otherwise specified
Also known as: radial artery surgery anesthesia, hand artery anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the arteries of the forearm, wrist, and hand not otherwise specified. Covers anesthesia for arterial surgical procedures of the distal upper extremity.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for forearm or hand artery surgery; being put to sleep for wrist artery procedure
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for arterial procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand not covered by 01842 or 01844. Includes radial or ulnar artery repair, digital artery reconstruction, and management of arterial injuries in the distal upper extremity.
RVU Information
CPT 01840 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 01840?
CPT 01840 (Anesthesia artery f/arm wrist & hnd not otherwise specified) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the arteries of the forearm, wrist, and hand not otherwise specified. Covers anesthesia for arterial surgical procedures of the distal upper extremity.
How is anesthesia code 01840 billed?
Anesthesia code 01840 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for arterial procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand not covered by 01842 or 01844. Includes radial or ulnar artery repair, digital artery reconstruction, and management of arterial injuries in the distal upper extremity. Used by anesthesiology, hand surgery, vascular surgery.
When is CPT 01840 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for arterial procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand not covered by 01842 or 01844. Includes radial or ulnar artery repair, digital artery reconstruction, and management of arterial injuries in the distal upper extremity.
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