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01992 Anesthesia diagnostic/therapeutic nerve block and injection perineal

Anesthesia

Also known as: nerve block anesthesia, regional block

Anesthesia for diagnostic or therapeutic nerve block and/or injection procedures as described by the procedure. This code covers anesthetic services for pain management interventions on nerves and surrounding tissues.

In Plain Language

Anesthesia for nerve numbing procedures; Sleep medication for nerve pain treatments

Clinical Context

Used for diagnostic or therapeutic nerve blocks, including paravertebral, peripheral, and plexus blocks. Common indications include pain management, regional anesthesia for procedures, and therapeutic pain relief.

RVU Information

CPT 01992 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

AnesthesiologyPain ManagementInterventional Radiology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 01992?

CPT 01992 (Anesthesia diagnostic/therapeutic nerve block and injection perineal) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for diagnostic or therapeutic nerve block and/or injection procedures as described by the procedure. This code covers anesthetic services for pain management interventions on nerves and surrounding tissues.

How is anesthesia code 01992 billed?

Anesthesia code 01992 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used for diagnostic or therapeutic nerve blocks, including paravertebral, peripheral, and plexus blocks. Common indications include pain management, regional anesthesia for procedures, and therapeutic pain relief. Used by Anesthesiology, Pain Management, Interventional Radiology.

When is CPT 01992 used?

Used for diagnostic or therapeutic nerve blocks, including paravertebral, peripheral, and plexus blocks. Common indications include pain management, regional anesthesia for procedures, and therapeutic pain relief.

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