01924 Anesthesia therapy ivntl radiation artl not otherwise specified
Also known as: interventional radiology anesthesia arterial, endovascular procedure anesthesia
Anesthesia for therapeutic interventional radiological procedures involving the arterial system not otherwise specified. Covers anesthesia for catheter-based arterial interventions.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for artery treatment through a catheter; being put to sleep for artery procedure with imaging
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for therapeutic interventional radiological arterial procedures not covered by 01925 or 01926. Includes peripheral artery angioplasty/stenting, embolization for hemorrhage, and other catheter-based arterial interventions.
RVU Information
CPT 01924 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 01924?
CPT 01924 (Anesthesia therapy ivntl radiation artl not otherwise specified) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for therapeutic interventional radiological procedures involving the arterial system not otherwise specified. Covers anesthesia for catheter-based arterial interventions.
How is anesthesia code 01924 billed?
Anesthesia code 01924 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for therapeutic interventional radiological arterial procedures not covered by 01925 or 01926. Includes peripheral artery angioplasty/stenting, embolization for hemorrhage, and other catheter-based arterial interventions. Used by anesthesiology, interventional radiology, vascular surgery.
When is CPT 01924 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for therapeutic interventional radiological arterial procedures not covered by 01925 or 01926. Includes peripheral artery angioplasty/stenting, embolization for hemorrhage, and other catheter-based arterial interventions.
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