How To Use CPT Code 01260

cpt 01260 describes the anesthesia services provided for procedures involving the veins of the upper leg, including exploration. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, and examples of cpt 01260.

1. What is cpt 01260?

cpt 01260 is used to describe the anesthesia services provided for procedures involving the veins of the upper leg, including exploration. This code is used when an anesthesia provider administers anesthesia to a patient undergoing a procedure on the veins of the upper leg, such as vein exploration. The anesthesia provider evaluates the patient before the procedure, administers anesthesia during the procedure, and oversees the patient’s transfer to post anesthesia care.

2. Official Description

The official description of cpt 01260 is: ‘Anesthesia for all procedures involving veins of upper leg, including exploration.’

3. Procedure

1. The anesthesia provider performs a preoperative evaluation of the patient.
2. The anesthesia provider administers anesthesia to the patient during the procedure on the veins of the upper leg, including exploration.
3. The anesthesia provider monitors the patient’s vital signs and responses throughout the procedure.
4. The anesthesia provider notes the start and stop times of anesthesia care.
5. After the procedure, the anesthesia provider oversees the patient’s transfer to post anesthesia care.

4. Qualifying circumstances

cpt 01260 is used for anesthesia services provided for procedures involving the veins of the upper leg, including exploration. This code is appropriate when the anesthesia provider administers anesthesia to a patient undergoing a procedure on the veins of the upper leg. The patient may require anesthesia for various reasons, such as pain management or to ensure comfort during the procedure. The anesthesia provider must document the specific procedure performed and the need for anesthesia services.

5. When to use cpt code 01260

cpt 01260 should be used when an anesthesia provider administers anesthesia for procedures involving the veins of the upper leg, including exploration. This code is appropriate when the anesthesia provider is present with the patient throughout the procedure and provides anesthesia care. It is important to ensure that the procedure specifically involves the veins of the upper leg and that anesthesia services are necessary for the patient’s comfort and safety.

6. Documentation requirements

To support a claim for cpt 01260, the anesthesia provider must document the following information:

• Patient’s preoperative evaluation
• Specific procedure performed on the veins of the upper leg
• Start and stop times of anesthesia care
• Types and amounts of medications administered
• Monitoring services used, such as ECG, oximetry, and blood pressure
• Patient’s responses and any complications
• Transfer of the patient to post anesthesia care

7. Billing guidelines

When billing for cpt 01260, ensure that the anesthesia provider administers anesthesia for a procedure involving the veins of the upper leg, including exploration. Use the appropriate anesthesia code based on the complexity of the procedure and the anesthesia provider’s documentation. It is important to follow the payer’s guidelines for reporting anesthesia services and to append any necessary modifiers. If reporting multiple anesthesia services for the same patient during the same encounter, assign the most complex anesthesia procedure code with the highest base unit value.

8. Historical information

cpt 01260 was added to the Current Procedural Terminology system on January 1, 1990. There have been no updates to the code since its addition.

9. Examples

1. An anesthesia provider administering anesthesia for a patient undergoing vein exploration in the upper leg.
2. An anesthesia provider providing anesthesia services for a patient undergoing a procedure on the veins of the upper leg to treat varicose veins.
3. An anesthesia provider administering anesthesia for a patient undergoing a procedure on the veins of the upper leg to remove a blood clot.
4. An anesthesia provider providing anesthesia services for a patient undergoing vein exploration in the upper leg to diagnose a vascular condition.
5. An anesthesia provider administering anesthesia for a patient undergoing a procedure on the veins of the upper leg to treat a venous insufficiency.
6. An anesthesia provider providing anesthesia services for a patient undergoing vein exploration in the upper leg to address a vascular malformation.
7. An anesthesia provider administering anesthesia for a patient undergoing a procedure on the veins of the upper leg to repair a venous obstruction.
8. An anesthesia provider providing anesthesia services for a patient undergoing vein exploration in the upper leg to address a deep vein thrombosis.
9. An anesthesia provider administering anesthesia for a patient undergoing a procedure on the veins of the upper leg to treat a venous ulcer.
10. An anesthesia provider providing anesthesia services for a patient undergoing vein exploration in the upper leg to address a vascular tumor.