01967 Neuraxl lbr anesthesia vag dlvr
Also known as: labor epidural, epidural anesthesia for labor, CSE for labor
Neuraxial labor analgesia/anesthesia for planned vaginal delivery, including any repeat dosing. Covers the provision of epidural or combined spinal-epidural analgesia for labor and vaginal delivery.
In Plain Language
epidural for labor and delivery; pain relief through the back for childbirth
Clinical Context
Used when providing neuraxial (epidural or combined spinal-epidural) analgesia for labor and planned vaginal delivery. The most common obstetric anesthesia service. Includes initial placement, all subsequent dosing, and monitoring through vaginal delivery. If converted to cesarean, report 01968 instead.
RVU Information
CPT 01967 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 01967?
CPT 01967 (Neuraxl lbr anesthesia vag dlvr) is a Anesthesia code. Neuraxial labor analgesia/anesthesia for planned vaginal delivery, including any repeat dosing. Covers the provision of epidural or combined spinal-epidural analgesia for labor and vaginal delivery.
How is anesthesia code 01967 billed?
Anesthesia code 01967 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing neuraxial (epidural or combined spinal-epidural) analgesia for labor and planned vaginal delivery. The most common obstetric anesthesia service. Includes initial placement, all subsequent dosing, and monitoring through vaginal delivery. If converted to cesarean, report 01968 instead. Used by anesthesiology, obstetric anesthesiology.
When is CPT 01967 used?
Used when providing neuraxial (epidural or combined spinal-epidural) analgesia for labor and planned vaginal delivery. The most common obstetric anesthesia service. Includes initial placement, all subsequent dosing, and monitoring through vaginal delivery. If converted to cesarean, report 01968 instead.
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