01852 Anesthesia procedures vn f/arm phlbrrhaphy
Also known as: forearm vein repair anesthesia
Anesthesia for procedures on the veins of the forearm involving phleborrhaphy (vein repair). Covers anesthesia for surgical repair of injured veins in the forearm.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for forearm vein repair; being put to sleep for wrist vein sewing repair
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for phleborrhaphy (venous repair) of the forearm, typically for traumatic venous injuries from penetrating trauma, lacerations, or iatrogenic injury during procedures.
RVU Information
CPT 01852 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 01852?
CPT 01852 (Anesthesia procedures vn f/arm phlbrrhaphy) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for procedures on the veins of the forearm involving phleborrhaphy (vein repair). Covers anesthesia for surgical repair of injured veins in the forearm.
How is anesthesia code 01852 billed?
Anesthesia code 01852 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for phleborrhaphy (venous repair) of the forearm, typically for traumatic venous injuries from penetrating trauma, lacerations, or iatrogenic injury during procedures. Used by anesthesiology, hand surgery, trauma surgery.
When is CPT 01852 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for phleborrhaphy (venous repair) of the forearm, typically for traumatic venous injuries from penetrating trauma, lacerations, or iatrogenic injury during procedures.
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