01968 anesthesia/analg cs dlvr neuraxial
Also known as: epidural top-up for C-section, labor to cesarean conversion anesthesia
Anesthesia for cesarean delivery following neuraxial labor analgesia/anesthesia. Covers the additional anesthesia service when a labor epidural is dosed up for an unplanned cesarean delivery.
In Plain Language
using the labor epidural for a C-section; converting epidural to surgical anesthesia for cesarean
Clinical Context
Used when neuraxial analgesia provided for labor (01967) is converted to surgical anesthesia for cesarean delivery. The existing epidural is bolused with higher concentration local anesthetic to achieve surgical anesthesia. Reported in addition to 01967.
RVU Information
CPT 01968 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 01968?
CPT 01968 (anesthesia/analg cs dlvr neuraxial) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for cesarean delivery following neuraxial labor analgesia/anesthesia. Covers the additional anesthesia service when a labor epidural is dosed up for an unplanned cesarean delivery.
How is anesthesia code 01968 billed?
Anesthesia code 01968 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when neuraxial analgesia provided for labor (01967) is converted to surgical anesthesia for cesarean delivery. The existing epidural is bolused with higher concentration local anesthetic to achieve surgical anesthesia. Reported in addition to 01967. Used by anesthesiology, obstetric anesthesiology.
When is CPT 01968 used?
Used when neuraxial analgesia provided for labor (01967) is converted to surgical anesthesia for cesarean delivery. The existing epidural is bolused with higher concentration local anesthetic to achieve surgical anesthesia. Reported in addition to 01967.
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