01966 Anesthesia induced abortion procedures
Also known as: induced abortion anesthesia, elective termination anesthesia
Anesthesia for induced abortion procedures. Covers anesthesia for elective termination of pregnancy by surgical or pharmacologic methods requiring anesthetic support.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for pregnancy termination procedure; being put to sleep for abortion procedure
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for induced abortion procedures including surgical termination by suction curettage, dilation and evacuation (D&E), and labor induction termination. Anesthetic approach depends on gestational age and surgical technique.
RVU Information
CPT 01966 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 01966?
CPT 01966 (Anesthesia induced abortion procedures) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for induced abortion procedures. Covers anesthesia for elective termination of pregnancy by surgical or pharmacologic methods requiring anesthetic support.
How is anesthesia code 01966 billed?
Anesthesia code 01966 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for induced abortion procedures including surgical termination by suction curettage, dilation and evacuation (D&E), and labor induction termination. Anesthetic approach depends on gestational age and surgical technique. Used by anesthesiology, obstetrics and gynecology.
When is CPT 01966 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for induced abortion procedures including surgical termination by suction curettage, dilation and evacuation (D&E), and labor induction termination. Anesthetic approach depends on gestational age and surgical technique.
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