01922 Anesthesia n-invas img/radj therapy
Also known as: MRI anesthesia, radiation therapy anesthesia, imaging sedation
Anesthesia for noninvasive imaging or radiation therapy. Covers anesthesia or sedation for patients requiring immobility during MRI, CT, PET scanning, or radiation therapy sessions.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for imaging scan; being put to sleep for MRI or radiation treatment
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for noninvasive imaging or radiation therapy, most commonly in pediatric patients and adults with claustrophobia, intellectual disability, or inability to cooperate. MRI anesthesia requires MRI-compatible equipment and monitoring in the magnetic environment.
RVU Information
CPT 01922 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 01922?
CPT 01922 (Anesthesia n-invas img/radj therapy) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for noninvasive imaging or radiation therapy. Covers anesthesia or sedation for patients requiring immobility during MRI, CT, PET scanning, or radiation therapy sessions.
How is anesthesia code 01922 billed?
Anesthesia code 01922 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for noninvasive imaging or radiation therapy, most commonly in pediatric patients and adults with claustrophobia, intellectual disability, or inability to cooperate. MRI anesthesia requires MRI-compatible equipment and monitoring in the magnetic environment. Used by anesthesiology, radiology, radiation oncology.
When is CPT 01922 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for noninvasive imaging or radiation therapy, most commonly in pediatric patients and adults with claustrophobia, intellectual disability, or inability to cooperate. MRI anesthesia requires MRI-compatible equipment and monitoring in the magnetic environment.
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