01920 Anesthesia cardiac catheterization
Also known as: cardiac cath anesthesia, heart cath anesthesia, coronary angio anesthesia
Anesthesia for cardiac catheterization including coronary angiography and ventriculography. Covers anesthesia or sedation for diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for heart catheterization; being put to sleep for heart artery imaging
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for cardiac catheterization including diagnostic coronary angiography, left heart catheterization, right heart catheterization, and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI/stenting). Most performed with conscious sedation, but general anesthesia may be needed for complex or pediatric cases.
RVU Information
CPT 01920 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 01920?
CPT 01920 (Anesthesia cardiac catheterization) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for cardiac catheterization including coronary angiography and ventriculography. Covers anesthesia or sedation for diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures.
How is anesthesia code 01920 billed?
Anesthesia code 01920 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for cardiac catheterization including diagnostic coronary angiography, left heart catheterization, right heart catheterization, and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI/stenting). Most performed with conscious sedation, but general anesthesia may be needed for complex or pediatric cases. Used by anesthesiology, interventional cardiology.
When is CPT 01920 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for cardiac catheterization including diagnostic coronary angiography, left heart catheterization, right heart catheterization, and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI/stenting). Most performed with conscious sedation, but general anesthesia may be needed for complex or pediatric cases.
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