01941 Anesthesia neuromd/ntrvrt crv/thrc
Also known as: spinal cord stimulator anesthesia cervical, SCS implant anesthesia, intrathecal pump anesthesia
Anesthesia for percutaneous placement of neurostimulator or intrathecal drug delivery device in the cervical or thoracic spine. Covers anesthesia for spinal cord stimulator or intrathecal pump placement in the upper spine.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for pain device placement in upper spine; being put to sleep for spinal stimulator or pain pump in neck/mid-back
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for placement of neuromodulation devices (spinal cord stimulators) or intrathecal drug delivery systems in the cervical or thoracic spine. Requires patient cooperation for intraoperative testing during SCS placement, often using MAC or light sedation.
RVU Information
CPT 01941 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 01941?
CPT 01941 (Anesthesia neuromd/ntrvrt crv/thrc) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for percutaneous placement of neurostimulator or intrathecal drug delivery device in the cervical or thoracic spine. Covers anesthesia for spinal cord stimulator or intrathecal pump placement in the upper spine.
How is anesthesia code 01941 billed?
Anesthesia code 01941 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for placement of neuromodulation devices (spinal cord stimulators) or intrathecal drug delivery systems in the cervical or thoracic spine. Requires patient cooperation for intraoperative testing during SCS placement, often using MAC or light sedation. Used by anesthesiology, pain medicine, neurosurgery.
When is CPT 01941 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for placement of neuromodulation devices (spinal cord stimulators) or intrathecal drug delivery systems in the cervical or thoracic spine. Requires patient cooperation for intraoperative testing during SCS placement, often using MAC or light sedation.
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