01860 Anesthesia forearm wrist/hand cast
Also known as: wrist cast anesthesia, hand cast anesthesia, forearm cast anesthesia
Anesthesia for forearm, wrist, or hand cast application, removal, or repair. Covers anesthesia for casting procedures involving the distal upper extremity requiring sedation or general anesthesia.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for arm or hand cast work; being put to sleep for forearm cast
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for cast application, removal, or repair involving the forearm, wrist, or hand. Commonly needed in pediatric patients for distal radius fracture casting or in patients with anxiety or complex fracture patterns requiring manipulation under anesthesia.
RVU Information
CPT 01860 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 01860?
CPT 01860 (Anesthesia forearm wrist/hand cast) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for forearm, wrist, or hand cast application, removal, or repair. Covers anesthesia for casting procedures involving the distal upper extremity requiring sedation or general anesthesia.
How is anesthesia code 01860 billed?
Anesthesia code 01860 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for cast application, removal, or repair involving the forearm, wrist, or hand. Commonly needed in pediatric patients for distal radius fracture casting or in patients with anxiety or complex fracture patterns requiring manipulation under anesthesia. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery.
When is CPT 01860 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for cast application, removal, or repair involving the forearm, wrist, or hand. Commonly needed in pediatric patients for distal radius fracture casting or in patients with anxiety or complex fracture patterns requiring manipulation under anesthesia.
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