How To Use CPT Code 01941

cpt 01941 describes the anesthesia services provided for percutaneous image-guided neuromodulation or intravertebral procedures on the cervical or thoracic spine or spinal cord. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, and examples of cpt 01941.

1. What is cpt 01941?

cpt 01941 is a code used to describe the anesthesia services provided for percutaneous image-guided neuromodulation or intravertebral procedures on the cervical or thoracic spine or spinal cord. This code is used when an anesthesia provider administers anesthesia to a patient undergoing these procedures.

2. Official Description

The official description of cpt 01941 is: ‘Anesthesia for percutaneous image-guided neuromodulation or intravertebral procedures (eg, kyphoplasty, vertebroplasty) on the spine or spinal cord; cervical or thoracic.’

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 percutaneous image-guided neuromodulation or intravertebral procedures on the cervical or thoracic spine or spinal cord.
3. The anesthesia provider notes the types and amounts of medications administered, as well as any forms of monitoring used.
4. The anesthesia provider documents 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 01941 is used for patients undergoing percutaneous image-guided neuromodulation or intravertebral procedures on the cervical or thoracic spine or spinal cord. These procedures may include kyphoplasty or vertebroplasty. The anesthesia provider must administer anesthesia during these procedures.

5. When to use cpt code 01941

cpt 01941 should be used when an anesthesia provider administers anesthesia for percutaneous image-guided neuromodulation or intravertebral procedures on the cervical or thoracic spine or spinal cord. This code should be used specifically for procedures on the cervical or thoracic spine or spinal cord.

6. Documentation requirements

To support a claim for cpt 01941, the anesthesia provider must document the following information:

• Pre-operative evaluation of the patient
• Types and amounts of medications administered
• Forms of monitoring used
• Start and stop times of anesthesia care
• Transfer of the patient to post-anesthesia care

7. Billing guidelines

When billing for cpt 01941, ensure that the anesthesia provider administers anesthesia for percutaneous image-guided neuromodulation or intravertebral procedures on the cervical or thoracic spine or spinal cord. Follow the appropriate billing guidelines for anesthesia services and include any necessary modifiers or additional codes as required by the payer.

8. Historical information

cpt 01941 was added to the Current Procedural Terminology system on January 1, 2022. There have been no updates to the code since its addition.

9. Examples

1. An anesthesia provider administering anesthesia for a patient undergoing percutaneous image-guided neuromodulation on the cervical spine.
2. An anesthesia provider administering anesthesia for a patient undergoing kyphoplasty on the thoracic spine.
3. An anesthesia provider administering anesthesia for a patient undergoing vertebroplasty on the cervical spine.
4. An anesthesia provider administering anesthesia for a patient undergoing percutaneous image-guided neuromodulation on the thoracic spine.
5. An anesthesia provider administering anesthesia for a patient undergoing kyphoplasty on the cervical spine.
6. An anesthesia provider administering anesthesia for a patient undergoing vertebroplasty on the thoracic spine.
7. An anesthesia provider administering anesthesia for a patient undergoing percutaneous image-guided neuromodulation on the spinal cord.
8. An anesthesia provider administering anesthesia for a patient undergoing kyphoplasty on the spinal cord.
9. An anesthesia provider administering anesthesia for a patient undergoing vertebroplasty on the spinal cord.
10. An anesthesia provider administering anesthesia for a patient undergoing percutaneous image-guided neuromodulation on the cervical and thoracic spine.