01969 Anesthesia c hyst flwg neuraxial
Also known as: labor to cesarean hysterectomy conversion anesthesia
Anesthesia for cesarean hysterectomy following neuraxial labor analgesia/anesthesia. Covers anesthesia when a labor epidural is extended to provide anesthesia for both cesarean delivery and subsequent hysterectomy.
In Plain Language
using the labor epidural for cesarean and uterus removal; converting epidural for emergency C-section hysterectomy
Clinical Context
Used when neuraxial analgesia for labor is converted to anesthesia for cesarean hysterectomy. Typically an emergency situation such as placenta accreta discovered during cesarean, or uncontrolled postpartum hemorrhage requiring hysterectomy. May need conversion to general anesthesia.
RVU Information
CPT 01969 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 01969?
CPT 01969 (Anesthesia c hyst flwg neuraxial) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for cesarean hysterectomy following neuraxial labor analgesia/anesthesia. Covers anesthesia when a labor epidural is extended to provide anesthesia for both cesarean delivery and subsequent hysterectomy.
How is anesthesia code 01969 billed?
Anesthesia code 01969 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when neuraxial analgesia for labor is converted to anesthesia for cesarean hysterectomy. Typically an emergency situation such as placenta accreta discovered during cesarean, or uncontrolled postpartum hemorrhage requiring hysterectomy. May need conversion to general anesthesia. Used by anesthesiology, obstetric anesthesiology.
When is CPT 01969 used?
Used when neuraxial analgesia for labor is converted to anesthesia for cesarean hysterectomy. Typically an emergency situation such as placenta accreta discovered during cesarean, or uncontrolled postpartum hemorrhage requiring hysterectomy. May need conversion to general anesthesia.
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