01965 Anesthesia incompl/missed ab procedures
Also known as: D&C for miscarriage anesthesia, missed AB anesthesia
Anesthesia for incomplete or missed abortion procedures. Covers anesthesia for surgical management of incomplete spontaneous abortion or missed abortion with dilation and curettage or evacuation.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for miscarriage treatment; being put to sleep for incomplete miscarriage surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for surgical management of incomplete or missed abortion, most commonly suction dilation and curettage. Requires attention to blood loss, hemodynamic status, and emotional support. May be performed emergently if heavy bleeding is present.
RVU Information
CPT 01965 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 01965?
CPT 01965 (Anesthesia incompl/missed ab procedures) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for incomplete or missed abortion procedures. Covers anesthesia for surgical management of incomplete spontaneous abortion or missed abortion with dilation and curettage or evacuation.
How is anesthesia code 01965 billed?
Anesthesia code 01965 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for surgical management of incomplete or missed abortion, most commonly suction dilation and curettage. Requires attention to blood loss, hemodynamic status, and emotional support. May be performed emergently if heavy bleeding is present. Used by anesthesiology, obstetrics and gynecology.
When is CPT 01965 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for surgical management of incomplete or missed abortion, most commonly suction dilation and curettage. Requires attention to blood loss, hemodynamic status, and emotional support. May be performed emergently if heavy bleeding is present.
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