How To Use CPT Code 01850

cpt 01850 describes anesthesia services for procedures on the veins of the forearm, wrist, and hand that are not specified by any other anesthesia code. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, and examples of cpt 01850.

1. What is cpt 01850?

cpt 01850 is used to describe anesthesia services provided by a healthcare professional for procedures on the veins of the forearm, wrist, and hand that are not specified by any other anesthesia code. This code is used when the anesthesia provider performs anesthesia for these procedures.

2. Official Description

The official description of cpt 01850 is: ‘Anesthesia for procedures on veins of forearm, wrist, and hand; not otherwise specified.’

3. Procedure

1. The anesthesia provider performs a pre-operative evaluation of the patient.
2. The anesthesia provider induces the patient and monitors them during the procedure on the veins of the forearm, wrist, and hand.
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 01850 is used for anesthesia services provided for procedures on the veins of the forearm, wrist, and hand that are not specified by any other anesthesia code. This code can be used for various procedures on these veins, such as venous catheter placement or venous access procedures. The anesthesia provider must document the specific procedure performed and ensure that it is not covered by any other anesthesia code.

5. When to use cpt code 01850

cpt 01850 should be used when the anesthesia provider performs anesthesia for procedures on the veins of the forearm, wrist, and hand that are not specified by any other anesthesia code. This code should only be used when there is no other specific anesthesia code available for the procedure performed.

6. Documentation requirements

To support a claim for cpt 01850, the anesthesia provider must document the following information:

• Specific procedure performed on the veins of the forearm, wrist, and hand
• Start and stop times of anesthesia care
• Medications administered
• Forms of monitoring used
• Patient responses
• Transfer of the patient to post-anesthesia care

7. Billing guidelines

When billing for cpt 01850, ensure that the anesthesia provider performs anesthesia for procedures on the veins of the forearm, wrist, and hand that are not specified by any other anesthesia code. This code should only be reported when there is no other specific anesthesia code available for the procedure performed. It is important to follow the specific billing guidelines of the payer and include any required modifiers or additional documentation as necessary.

8. Historical information

cpt 01850 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 performing anesthesia for a venous catheter placement procedure on the forearm of a patient.
2. An anesthesia provider administering anesthesia for a venous access procedure on the wrist of a patient.
3. An anesthesia provider providing anesthesia for a procedure on the veins of the hand that is not specified by any other anesthesia code.
4. An anesthesia provider performing anesthesia for a procedure on the veins of the forearm, wrist, and hand that is not covered by any other anesthesia code.
5. An anesthesia provider administering anesthesia for a procedure on the veins of the forearm, wrist, and hand that requires the use of venous bypass.