01844 Anesthesia vascular shunt/shunt revision
Also known as: AV fistula anesthesia, dialysis access anesthesia, AV graft anesthesia
Anesthesia for vascular shunt creation or shunt revision in the forearm. Covers anesthesia for creation or revision of arteriovenous fistula or graft for hemodialysis access in the forearm.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for dialysis access creation; being put to sleep for dialysis vein surgery in the arm
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for creation or revision of arteriovenous fistulas (radiocephalic, brachiocephalic) or AV grafts for hemodialysis access. Common procedure in patients with end-stage renal disease. May use brachial plexus block, local anesthesia with sedation, or general anesthesia.
RVU Information
CPT 01844 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 01844?
CPT 01844 (Anesthesia vascular shunt/shunt revision) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for vascular shunt creation or shunt revision in the forearm. Covers anesthesia for creation or revision of arteriovenous fistula or graft for hemodialysis access in the forearm.
How is anesthesia code 01844 billed?
Anesthesia code 01844 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for creation or revision of arteriovenous fistulas (radiocephalic, brachiocephalic) or AV grafts for hemodialysis access. Common procedure in patients with end-stage renal disease. May use brachial plexus block, local anesthesia with sedation, or general anesthesia. Used by anesthesiology, vascular surgery, nephrology.
When is CPT 01844 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for creation or revision of arteriovenous fistulas (radiocephalic, brachiocephalic) or AV grafts for hemodialysis access. Common procedure in patients with end-stage renal disease. May use brachial plexus block, local anesthesia with sedation, or general anesthesia.
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