01926 Anesthesia ivntl radiation intracranial intracardiac/aortic
Also known as: neurointervention anesthesia, EVAR anesthesia, coiling anesthesia
Anesthesia for therapeutic interventional radiological procedures involving intracranial arteries, the intracranial portion of the carotid artery, or the aorta. Covers anesthesia for neurointerventional and aortic endovascular procedures.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for brain artery treatment through a catheter; being put to sleep for aortic stent or brain aneurysm coiling
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for intracranial endovascular procedures (aneurysm coiling, thrombectomy for stroke, AVM embolization) and aortic endovascular procedures (EVAR, TEVAR). Requires specialized neuroanesthesia monitoring for intracranial procedures and cross-clamp readiness for aortic procedures.
RVU Information
CPT 01926 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 01926?
CPT 01926 (Anesthesia ivntl radiation intracranial intracardiac/aortic) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for therapeutic interventional radiological procedures involving intracranial arteries, the intracranial portion of the carotid artery, or the aorta. Covers anesthesia for neurointerventional and aortic endovascular procedures.
How is anesthesia code 01926 billed?
Anesthesia code 01926 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for intracranial endovascular procedures (aneurysm coiling, thrombectomy for stroke, AVM embolization) and aortic endovascular procedures (EVAR, TEVAR). Requires specialized neuroanesthesia monitoring for intracranial procedures and cross-clamp readiness for aortic procedures. Used by anesthesiology, neurointerventional radiology, vascular surgery.
When is CPT 01926 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for intracranial endovascular procedures (aneurysm coiling, thrombectomy for stroke, AVM embolization) and aortic endovascular procedures (EVAR, TEVAR). Requires specialized neuroanesthesia monitoring for intracranial procedures and cross-clamp readiness for aortic procedures.
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