How To Use CPT Code 01924

cpt 01924 describes anesthesia services for therapeutic interventional radiological procedures involving the arterial system 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 01924.

1. What is cpt 01924?

cpt 01924 is used to describe anesthesia services provided by a healthcare professional during therapeutic interventional radiological procedures involving the arterial system. This code is used when the specific anesthesia procedure is not specified by any other anesthesia code.

2. Official Description

The official description of cpt 01924 is: ‘Anesthesia for therapeutic interventional radiological procedures involving the arterial system; 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 therapeutic interventional radiological procedure involving the arterial system.
3. The anesthesia provider administers any necessary medications and utilizes standard monitoring services such as ECG, temperature, blood pressure, oximetry, capnography, and mass spectrometry.
4. The anesthesia provider documents the types and amounts of medications administered, all forms of monitoring used, patient responses, and the start and stop times of anesthesia care.
5. Following the procedure, the anesthesia provider oversees the patient’s transfer to post-anesthesia care.

4. Qualifying circumstances

cpt 01924 is used for anesthesia services during therapeutic interventional radiological procedures involving the arterial system that are not specified by any other anesthesia code. These procedures may include angiography, which involves injecting a radiopaque dye into the blood vessels to diagnose blockages or obstructions, and other interventions within the arterial system.

5. When to use cpt code 01924

cpt 01924 should be used when providing anesthesia services for therapeutic interventional radiological procedures involving the arterial system that are not specified by any other anesthesia code. It is important to ensure that the specific procedure is not covered by any other anesthesia code before reporting cpt 01924.

6. Documentation requirements

To support a claim for cpt 01924, the anesthesia provider must document the following information:

• Pre-operative evaluation of the patient
• Types and amounts of medications administered
• Forms of monitoring used, such as ECG, temperature, blood pressure, oximetry, capnography, and mass spectrometry
• Patient responses during anesthesia care
• Start and stop times of anesthesia care
• Transfer of the patient to post-anesthesia care

7. Billing guidelines

When billing for cpt 01924, ensure that the anesthesia services provided are for therapeutic interventional radiological procedures involving the arterial system that are not specified by any other anesthesia code. It is important to accurately document the start and stop times of anesthesia care, as well as any additional procedures or services provided during the same encounter.

8. Historical information

cpt 01924 was added to the Current Procedural Terminology system on January 1, 2002. On January 1, 2008, the code description was updated to specify that it is for therapeutic interventional radiological procedures involving the arterial system.

9. Similar codes to cpt 01924

There are no similar codes provided for cpt 01924. This code is used specifically for anesthesia services during therapeutic interventional radiological procedures involving the arterial system that are not specified by any other anesthesia code.

9. Examples

1. An anesthesia provider administering anesthesia for a therapeutic interventional radiological procedure to treat a blockage in the arterial system.
2. An anesthesia provider providing anesthesia services for an angiography procedure to diagnose a vascular condition.
3. An anesthesia provider administering anesthesia for a therapeutic interventional radiological procedure to treat an arterial aneurysm.
4. An anesthesia provider providing anesthesia services for a procedure to remove a clot from an artery.
5. An anesthesia provider administering anesthesia for a therapeutic interventional radiological procedure to treat a vascular malformation.
6. An anesthesia provider providing anesthesia services for an angioplasty procedure to open a narrowed artery.
7. An anesthesia provider administering anesthesia for a therapeutic interventional radiological procedure to treat a vascular tumor.
8. An anesthesia provider providing anesthesia services for a procedure to place a stent in an artery.
9. An anesthesia provider administering anesthesia for a therapeutic interventional radiological procedure to treat a vascular injury.
10. An anesthesia provider providing anesthesia services for an angiogram to assess blood flow in the arterial system.