How To Use CPT Code 01232

cpt 01232 describes the anesthesia services provided for an open procedure involving the upper two-thirds of the femur, specifically an amputation of the leg. This article will cover the description, official description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, and examples of cpt 01232.

1. What is cpt 01232?

cpt 01232 is used to describe the anesthesia services provided for an open procedure involving the upper two-thirds of the femur, specifically an amputation of the leg. This code is used when an anesthesia provider performs a preoperative evaluation, induces the patient, monitors the patient during the procedure, administers medications, and oversees the patient’s transfer to post anesthesia care.

2. Official Description

The official description of cpt 01232 is: ‘Anesthesia for open procedures involving upper two-thirds of femur; amputation.’

3. Procedure

1. The anesthesia provider performs a preoperative evaluation of the patient.
2. The anesthesia provider induces the patient and monitors the patient during the amputation of the leg at the upper two-thirds of the femur.
3. The anesthesia provider notes any medications administered, forms of monitoring used, patient responses, and the start and stop times of anesthesia care.
4. Following the procedure, the anesthesia provider oversees the patient’s transfer to post anesthesia care.

4. Qualifying circumstances

cpt 01232 is used for anesthesia services provided during an amputation of the leg at the upper two-thirds of the femur. This procedure is typically performed on patients with conditions that require the removal of a complete or partial limb. The anesthesia provider must perform a preoperative evaluation, induce the patient, monitor the patient during the procedure, and oversee the patient’s transfer to post anesthesia care.

5. When to use cpt code 01232

cpt 01232 should be used when an anesthesia provider is involved in an open procedure involving the upper two-thirds of the femur, specifically an amputation of the leg. This code is used to report the anesthesia services provided during the procedure.

6. Documentation requirements

To support a claim for cpt 01232, the anesthesia provider must document the following information:

• Preoperative evaluation of the patient
• Medications administered during the procedure
• Forms of monitoring used
• Patient responses
• Start and stop times of anesthesia care
• Transfer of the patient to post anesthesia care

7. Billing guidelines

When billing for cpt 01232, ensure that the anesthesia provider performs the anesthesia services for an open procedure involving the upper two-thirds of the femur, specifically an amputation of the leg. Follow the appropriate coding guidelines and modifiers required by the payer. It is important to accurately document the anesthesia time and any qualifying circumstances associated with the procedure.

8. Historical information

cpt 01232 was added to the Current Procedural Terminology system on January 1, 1990. There have been several updates and changes to the code over the years, including its addition and removal from the Inpatient Only (IPO) list for Medicare reimbursement.

9. Examples

1. An anesthesia provider performing anesthesia services for an amputation of the leg at the upper two-thirds of the femur.
2. An anesthesia provider administering anesthesia for an osteotomy procedure on the upper leg.
3. An anesthesia provider providing anesthesia services for a biopsy procedure on the upper leg.
4. An anesthesia provider delivering anesthesia for an excision or curettage procedure on the upper leg.
5. An anesthesia provider administering anesthesia for an incision and drainage procedure on the upper leg.