01925 Anesthesia ivntl radiation artl crtd/c
Also known as: carotid stent anesthesia, PCI anesthesia, coronary intervention anesthesia
Anesthesia for therapeutic interventional radiological procedures involving the arterial system of the carotid or coronary arteries. Covers anesthesia for carotid stenting and coronary interventions.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for neck or heart artery stent placement; being put to sleep for carotid or coronary artery procedure
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for interventional procedures on the carotid arteries (carotid artery stenting) or coronary arteries (PCI, rotational atherectomy). Carotid stenting requires neuromonitoring, while complex PCI may need hemodynamic support.
RVU Information
CPT 01925 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 01925?
CPT 01925 (Anesthesia ivntl radiation artl crtd/c) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for therapeutic interventional radiological procedures involving the arterial system of the carotid or coronary arteries. Covers anesthesia for carotid stenting and coronary interventions.
How is anesthesia code 01925 billed?
Anesthesia code 01925 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for interventional procedures on the carotid arteries (carotid artery stenting) or coronary arteries (PCI, rotational atherectomy). Carotid stenting requires neuromonitoring, while complex PCI may need hemodynamic support. Used by anesthesiology, interventional cardiology, interventional radiology.
When is CPT 01925 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for interventional procedures on the carotid arteries (carotid artery stenting) or coronary arteries (PCI, rotational atherectomy). Carotid stenting requires neuromonitoring, while complex PCI may need hemodynamic support.
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