01939 Anesthesia nulyt agt crv/thrc
Also known as: cervical neurolytic block anesthesia, thoracic neurolysis anesthesia
Anesthesia for injection of neurolytic agent into the cervical or thoracic spine for pain management. Covers anesthesia for neurolytic blocks targeting cervical or thoracic nerve roots or sympathetic structures.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for nerve-destroying injection in neck or mid-back; being put to sleep for pain nerve block in upper spine
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for neurolytic (destructive) injections in the cervical or thoracic spine, typically using phenol or alcohol for cancer pain management. Includes celiac plexus neurolysis and superior hypogastric plexus blocks for intractable pain.
RVU Information
CPT 01939 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 01939?
CPT 01939 (Anesthesia nulyt agt crv/thrc) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for injection of neurolytic agent into the cervical or thoracic spine for pain management. Covers anesthesia for neurolytic blocks targeting cervical or thoracic nerve roots or sympathetic structures.
How is anesthesia code 01939 billed?
Anesthesia code 01939 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for neurolytic (destructive) injections in the cervical or thoracic spine, typically using phenol or alcohol for cancer pain management. Includes celiac plexus neurolysis and superior hypogastric plexus blocks for intractable pain. Used by anesthesiology, pain medicine.
When is CPT 01939 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for neurolytic (destructive) injections in the cervical or thoracic spine, typically using phenol or alcohol for cancer pain management. Includes celiac plexus neurolysis and superior hypogastric plexus blocks for intractable pain.
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