01958 Anesthesia external cephalic version
Also known as: ECV anesthesia, version anesthesia, breech turning anesthesia
Anesthesia for external cephalic version procedure. Covers anesthesia for manual rotation of a fetus from breech or transverse lie to cephalic (head-down) presentation in late pregnancy.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for turning a breech baby; being put to sleep or numbed for turning the baby head-down
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for external cephalic version, typically performed at 36-37 weeks gestation to convert breech to vertex presentation and avoid cesarean delivery. Neuraxial anesthesia improves success rates by providing uterine relaxation and patient comfort.
RVU Information
CPT 01958 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 01958?
CPT 01958 (Anesthesia external cephalic version) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for external cephalic version procedure. Covers anesthesia for manual rotation of a fetus from breech or transverse lie to cephalic (head-down) presentation in late pregnancy.
How is anesthesia code 01958 billed?
Anesthesia code 01958 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for external cephalic version, typically performed at 36-37 weeks gestation to convert breech to vertex presentation and avoid cesarean delivery. Neuraxial anesthesia improves success rates by providing uterine relaxation and patient comfort. Used by anesthesiology, obstetrics.
When is CPT 01958 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for external cephalic version, typically performed at 36-37 weeks gestation to convert breech to vertex presentation and avoid cesarean delivery. Neuraxial anesthesia improves success rates by providing uterine relaxation and patient comfort.
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