01942 Anesthesia neuromd/ntrvrt lumbar/sacral
Also known as: spinal cord stimulator anesthesia lumbar, SCS implant anesthesia lumbar, pain pump anesthesia
Anesthesia for percutaneous placement of neurostimulator or intrathecal drug delivery device in the lumbar or sacral spine. Covers anesthesia for spinal cord stimulator or intrathecal pump placement in the lower spine.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for pain device placement in lower back; being put to sleep for spinal stimulator or pain pump in lower back
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for placement of neuromodulation devices or intrathecal drug delivery systems in the lumbar or sacral spine. Most common location for SCS lead placement. Requires intraoperative paresthesia mapping during trial or permanent lead placement.
RVU Information
CPT 01942 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 01942?
CPT 01942 (Anesthesia neuromd/ntrvrt lumbar/sacral) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for percutaneous placement of neurostimulator or intrathecal drug delivery device in the lumbar or sacral spine. Covers anesthesia for spinal cord stimulator or intrathecal pump placement in the lower spine.
How is anesthesia code 01942 billed?
Anesthesia code 01942 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for placement of neuromodulation devices or intrathecal drug delivery systems in the lumbar or sacral spine. Most common location for SCS lead placement. Requires intraoperative paresthesia mapping during trial or permanent lead placement. Used by anesthesiology, pain medicine, neurosurgery.
When is CPT 01942 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for placement of neuromodulation devices or intrathecal drug delivery systems in the lumbar or sacral spine. Most common location for SCS lead placement. Requires intraoperative paresthesia mapping during trial or permanent lead placement.
Track This Code in RVU Edge
Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against MGMA data — all in one app.
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.