How To Use CPT Code 01470

cpt 01470 describes anesthesia services for procedures on the nerves, muscles, tendons, and fascia of the lower leg, ankle, and foot when no other more specific code applies. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, and examples of cpt 01470.

1. What is cpt 01470?

cpt 01470 is a code used to describe anesthesia services provided for procedures on the nerves, muscles, tendons, and fascia of the lower leg, ankle, and foot when there is no other more specific code available. It is used when an anesthesia provider administers anesthesia to a patient undergoing a procedure in this specific area.

2. Official Description

The official description of cpt 01470 is: ‘Anesthesia for procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons, and fascia of lower leg, ankle, and foot; not otherwise specified.’

3. Procedure

When performing anesthesia for procedures on the nerves, muscles, tendons, and fascia of the lower leg, ankle, and foot, the anesthesia provider follows a specific procedure:

1. The anesthesia provider performs a preoperative evaluation of the patient.
2. The anesthesia provider induces the patient and monitors them during the procedure.
3. The procedure on the nerves, muscles, tendons, and fascia of the lower leg, ankle, and foot is performed by a different provider.
4. The anesthesia provider notes the types and amounts of medications administered, the forms of monitoring used, patient responses, and 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 01470 is used when there is no other more specific code available for anesthesia services provided for procedures on the nerves, muscles, tendons, and fascia of the lower leg, ankle, and foot. It is important to note that this code should only be used when no other more specific code applies.

5. When to use cpt code 01470

cpt 01470 should be used when an anesthesia provider administers anesthesia for procedures on the nerves, muscles, tendons, and fascia of the lower leg, ankle, and foot, and there is no other more specific code available to describe the procedure. It is important to review the range of codes available to ensure that there is no other code that more accurately describes the procedure being performed.

6. Documentation requirements

To support a claim for cpt 01470, the anesthesia provider must document the following information:

• Patient’s preoperative evaluation
• Types and amounts of medications administered
• 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 01470, ensure that the anesthesia provider is administering anesthesia for procedures on the nerves, muscles, tendons, and fascia of the lower leg, ankle, and foot when no other more specific code applies. It is important to review the range of codes available to ensure that there is no other code that more accurately describes the procedure being performed.

8. Historical information

cpt 01470 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 administers anesthesia for a procedure on the nerves, muscles, tendons, and fascia of the lower leg for a patient undergoing ankle surgery.
2. An anesthesia provider administers anesthesia for a procedure on the nerves, muscles, tendons, and fascia of the foot for a patient undergoing foot surgery.
3. An anesthesia provider administers anesthesia for a procedure on the nerves, muscles, tendons, and fascia of the lower leg and foot for a patient undergoing leg and foot surgery.
4. An anesthesia provider administers anesthesia for a procedure on the nerves, muscles, tendons, and fascia of the lower leg, ankle, and foot for a patient undergoing reconstructive surgery.
5. An anesthesia provider administers anesthesia for a procedure on the nerves, muscles, tendons, and fascia of the lower leg, ankle, and foot for a patient undergoing tendon repair.