01937 Anesthesia drainage/aspiration crv/thrc
Also known as: cervical/thoracic spine aspiration anesthesia
Anesthesia for needle drainage or aspiration procedures of the cervical or thoracic spine. Covers anesthesia for image-guided or blind aspiration of cervical or thoracic spinal lesions, abscesses, or fluid collections.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for neck or mid-back fluid drainage; being put to sleep for spine drainage procedure
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for diagnostic or therapeutic aspiration of cervical or thoracic spine pathology including epidural abscess drainage, disc aspiration, and paravertebral abscess drainage. Often performed under fluoroscopic or CT guidance.
RVU Information
CPT 01937 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 01937?
CPT 01937 (Anesthesia drainage/aspiration crv/thrc) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for needle drainage or aspiration procedures of the cervical or thoracic spine. Covers anesthesia for image-guided or blind aspiration of cervical or thoracic spinal lesions, abscesses, or fluid collections.
How is anesthesia code 01937 billed?
Anesthesia code 01937 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for diagnostic or therapeutic aspiration of cervical or thoracic spine pathology including epidural abscess drainage, disc aspiration, and paravertebral abscess drainage. Often performed under fluoroscopic or CT guidance. Used by anesthesiology, interventional radiology, neurosurgery.
When is CPT 01937 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for diagnostic or therapeutic aspiration of cervical or thoracic spine pathology including epidural abscess drainage, disc aspiration, and paravertebral abscess drainage. Often performed under fluoroscopic or CT guidance.
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