01940 Anesthesia nulyt agt lumbar/sacral
Also known as: lumbar neurolytic block anesthesia, sacral neurolysis anesthesia
Anesthesia for injection of neurolytic agent into the lumbar or sacral spine for pain management. Covers anesthesia for neurolytic blocks targeting lumbar or sacral nerve roots or sympathetic structures.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for nerve-destroying injection in lower back; being put to sleep for pain nerve block in lower spine
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for neurolytic injections in the lumbar or sacral spine, including superior hypogastric plexus neurolysis, ganglion impar block, and sacral nerve root neurolysis for cancer pain or intractable pelvic pain.
RVU Information
CPT 01940 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 01940?
CPT 01940 (Anesthesia nulyt agt lumbar/sacral) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for injection of neurolytic agent into the lumbar or sacral spine for pain management. Covers anesthesia for neurolytic blocks targeting lumbar or sacral nerve roots or sympathetic structures.
How is anesthesia code 01940 billed?
Anesthesia code 01940 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for neurolytic injections in the lumbar or sacral spine, including superior hypogastric plexus neurolysis, ganglion impar block, and sacral nerve root neurolysis for cancer pain or intractable pelvic pain. Used by anesthesiology, pain medicine.
When is CPT 01940 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for neurolytic injections in the lumbar or sacral spine, including superior hypogastric plexus neurolysis, ganglion impar block, and sacral nerve root neurolysis for cancer pain or intractable pelvic pain.
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