How To Use CPT Code 01502

cpt 01502 describes the anesthesia services provided for procedures on the arteries of the lower leg, specifically including embolectomy, either performed directly or with the use of a catheter. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, and examples of cpt 01502.

1. What is cpt 01502?

cpt 01502 is used to describe the anesthesia services provided for procedures on the arteries of the lower leg. This includes the direct surgical removal of an embolus or the use of a catheter to remove the embolus, as well as the placement of a bypass graft. The anesthesia provider is responsible for ensuring the patient’s comfort and safety during the procedure.

2. Official Description

The official description of cpt 01502 is: ‘Anesthesia for procedures on arteries of lower leg, including bypass graft; embolectomy, direct or with catheter.’

3. Procedure

The anesthesia provider begins by performing a preoperative evaluation of the patient. They then induce anesthesia and monitor the patient throughout the procedure, which may involve the direct surgical removal of an embolus or the use of a catheter to remove the embolus. Additionally, the provider may assist in the placement of a bypass graft for an artery of the lower leg. The anesthesia provider documents the medications administered, monitoring used, patient responses, and the start and stop times of anesthesia care. After the procedure, the provider oversees the patient’s transfer to post anesthesia care.

4. Qualifying circumstances

cpt 01502 is used for patients undergoing procedures on the arteries of the lower leg, specifically including embolectomy and the placement of a bypass graft. The anesthesia services are provided by a qualified anesthesia provider, such as an anesthesiologist, doctor of medicine or osteopathy, dentist, oral surgeon, podiatrist, certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), or anesthesiologist assistant (AA). The anesthesia provider is responsible for ensuring the patient’s comfort and safety throughout the procedure.

5. When to use cpt code 01502

cpt 01502 should be used when anesthesia services are provided for procedures on the arteries of the lower leg, including embolectomy and the placement of a bypass graft. It is important to ensure that the anesthesia provider is qualified and that the procedure meets the criteria specified in the code description.

6. Documentation requirements

To support a claim for cpt 01502, the anesthesia provider must document the following information:

• Patient’s preoperative evaluation
• Details of the anesthesia care provided, including medications administered and monitoring used
• Start and stop times of anesthesia care
• Any complications or unusual circumstances during the procedure
• Transfer of the patient to post anesthesia care

7. Billing guidelines

When billing for cpt 01502, it is important to ensure that the anesthesia services are provided by a qualified anesthesia provider and that the procedure meets the criteria specified in the code description. The anesthesia time should be documented accurately, and any additional procedures or services should be reported separately if necessary. It is also important to follow any specific billing guidelines provided by the payer.

8. Historical information

cpt 01502 was added to the Current Procedural Terminology system on January 1, 1990. It was later added to the Inpatient Only (IPO) list for Medicare reimbursement in 2017.

9. Examples

1. An anesthesiologist providing anesthesia services for a patient undergoing a direct embolectomy and bypass graft placement on an artery of the lower leg.
2. A CRNA administering anesthesia to a patient undergoing a catheter-directed embolectomy and bypass graft placement on an artery of the lower leg.
3. An oral surgeon providing anesthesia for a patient undergoing a direct embolectomy and bypass graft placement on an artery of the lower leg.
4. A dentist administering anesthesia to a patient undergoing a catheter-directed embolectomy and bypass graft placement on an artery of the lower leg.
5. An anesthesiologist assistant assisting in the administration of anesthesia for a patient undergoing a direct embolectomy and bypass graft placement on an artery of the lower leg.
6. A podiatrist providing anesthesia services for a patient undergoing a catheter-directed embolectomy and bypass graft placement on an artery of the lower leg.
7. A certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) administering anesthesia to a patient undergoing a direct embolectomy and bypass graft placement on an artery of the lower leg.
8. An anesthesiologist providing anesthesia services for a patient undergoing a catheter-directed embolectomy and bypass graft placement on an artery of the lower leg.
9. An oral surgeon administering anesthesia to a patient undergoing a direct embolectomy and bypass graft placement on an artery of the lower leg.
10. A dentist providing anesthesia services for a patient undergoing a catheter-directed embolectomy and bypass graft placement on an artery of the lower leg.