01960 Anesthesia vaginal delivery only
Also known as: delivery anesthesia, vaginal delivery anesthesia
Anesthesia for vaginal delivery only. Covers anesthesia services for a vaginal delivery when the anesthesiologist provides anesthesia only for the delivery, not for labor.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for vaginal birth only; pain relief for delivery
Clinical Context
Used when anesthesia is provided solely for vaginal delivery, not for labor analgesia. May include pudendal block, saddle block (low spinal), or general anesthesia for operative vaginal delivery (forceps or vacuum). Distinguished from labor epidural codes (01967-01969).
RVU Information
CPT 01960 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 01960?
CPT 01960 (Anesthesia vaginal delivery only) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for vaginal delivery only. Covers anesthesia services for a vaginal delivery when the anesthesiologist provides anesthesia only for the delivery, not for labor.
How is anesthesia code 01960 billed?
Anesthesia code 01960 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when anesthesia is provided solely for vaginal delivery, not for labor analgesia. May include pudendal block, saddle block (low spinal), or general anesthesia for operative vaginal delivery (forceps or vacuum). Distinguished from labor epidural codes (01967-01969). Used by anesthesiology, obstetric anesthesiology.
When is CPT 01960 used?
Used when anesthesia is provided solely for vaginal delivery, not for labor analgesia. May include pudendal block, saddle block (low spinal), or general anesthesia for operative vaginal delivery (forceps or vacuum). Distinguished from labor epidural codes (01967-01969).
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