How To Use CPT Code 01772

cpt 01772 describes the anesthesia services provided for procedures on the arteries of the upper arm and elbow, specifically for embolectomy. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, and examples of cpt 01772.

1. What is cpt 01772?

cpt 01772 is used to describe the anesthesia services provided for embolectomy procedures on the arteries of the upper arm and elbow. This code is specifically used when the anesthesia provider administers anesthesia to a patient undergoing embolectomy in arteries such as the brachial, radial, and ulnar arteries.

2. Official Description

The official description of cpt 01772 is: ‘Anesthesia for procedures on arteries of upper arm and elbow; embolectomy.’

3. Procedure

The anesthesia provider performs several key responsibilities during an embolectomy procedure on the arteries of the upper arm and elbow. These include:

1. Performing a pre-operative evaluation of the patient to assess their overall health and anesthesia needs.
2. Inducing anesthesia and monitoring the patient throughout the embolectomy procedure.
3. Administering any necessary medications and fluids during the procedure.
4. Using standard monitoring techniques such as ECG, temperature, blood pressure, oximetry, capnography, and mass spectrometry.
5. Documenting the types and amounts of medications administered, as well as the start and stop times of anesthesia care.
6. Overseeing the patient’s transfer to the post-anesthesia care unit after the procedure.

4. Qualifying circumstances

cpt 01772 is used for patients undergoing embolectomy procedures on the arteries of the upper arm and elbow. This may include the brachial, radial, and ulnar arteries. 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 performs a pre-operative evaluation, administers anesthesia during the procedure, and oversees the patient’s transfer to post-anesthesia care.

5. When to use cpt code 01772

cpt 01772 should be used when an anesthesia provider is administering anesthesia for an embolectomy procedure on the arteries of the upper arm and elbow. This code is specific to embolectomy procedures and should not be used for other types of procedures or surgeries. It is important to ensure that the documentation supports the use of cpt 01772 and that the anesthesia provider’s services align with the description of the code.

6. Documentation requirements

To support a claim for cpt 01772, the anesthesia provider must document the following information:

• Patient’s pre-operative evaluation and overall health status
• Start and stop times of anesthesia care
• Types and amounts of medications administered
• Monitoring techniques used during the procedure
• Any complications or unusual circumstances during the anesthesia administration
• Transfer of the patient to the post-anesthesia care unit

7. Billing guidelines

When billing for cpt 01772, it is important to ensure that the anesthesia provider’s services align with the description of the code. The anesthesia time should be documented accurately, starting from the preparation of the patient for anesthesia induction in the operating room or procedure room. The anesthesia provider should also follow any specific billing guidelines provided by the payer, including the use of modifiers if required.

8. Historical information

cpt 01772 was added to the Current Procedural Terminology system on January 1, 1990. There have been no updates to the code since its addition.

9. Similar codes to cpt 01772

There are no specific similar codes provided for cpt 01772. However, other anesthesia codes within the range of 01710-01782 may be applicable for different procedures on the upper arm and elbow. It is important to review the range and select the most appropriate code based on the specific procedure performed.

9. Examples

Examples of cases where cpt 01772 may be billed include:

1. An anesthesiologist providing anesthesia services for an embolectomy procedure on the brachial artery in the upper arm.
2. A CRNA administering anesthesia for an embolectomy procedure on the radial artery in the elbow.
3. An oral surgeon overseeing anesthesia for an embolectomy procedure on the ulnar artery in the upper arm.
4. A dentist providing anesthesia services for an embolectomy procedure on multiple arteries in the upper arm and elbow.
5. An anesthesiologist assistant assisting with anesthesia administration for an embolectomy procedure on the brachial artery in the elbow.