How To Use CPT Code 01969

cpt 01969 describes the anesthesia services provided for a patient undergoing a cesarean hysterectomy following neuraxial labor analgesia/anesthesia. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, and examples of cpt 01969.

1. What is cpt 01969?

cpt 01969 is a code used to describe the anesthesia services provided to a patient undergoing a cesarean hysterectomy after neuraxial anesthesia. This code is used in addition to the code for the primary procedure performed. It represents the anesthesia care provided by the anesthesia provider during the surgery.

2. Official Description

The official description of cpt 01969 is: ‘Anesthesia for cesarean hysterectomy following neuraxial labor analgesia/anesthesia (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure performed).’ This code is used when the anesthesia provider administers anesthesia to a patient undergoing a cesarean hysterectomy after neuraxial anesthesia.

3. Procedure

The anesthesia provider performs several tasks during the cesarean hysterectomy following neuraxial anesthesia. These tasks include:

1. Performing a preoperative evaluation of the patient.
2. Inducing the patient and monitoring them during the surgery.
3. Administering medications and monitoring the patient’s vital signs.
4. Documenting the types and amounts of medications administered, as well as the start and stop times of anesthesia care.
5. Overseeing the patient’s transfer to the postanesthesia care unit after the procedure.

4. Qualifying circumstances

cpt 01969 is used when a patient undergoes a cesarean hysterectomy following neuraxial labor analgesia/anesthesia. This code is only applicable when the anesthesia provider administers anesthesia for this specific procedure. It is important to note that cpt 01969 should be reported in conjunction with the code for the primary procedure performed.

5. When to use cpt code 01969

cpt 01969 should be used when the anesthesia provider administers anesthesia for a cesarean hysterectomy following neuraxial labor analgesia/anesthesia. This code should be reported in addition to the code for the primary procedure performed. It is important to ensure that the documentation supports the use of this code and that it is reported accurately.

6. Documentation requirements

To support a claim for cpt 01969, the anesthesia provider must document the following information:

• Preoperative evaluation of the patient
• Administration of anesthesia during the cesarean hysterectomy following neuraxial anesthesia
• Types and amounts of medications administered
• Monitoring used during the procedure
• Patient responses and vital signs
• Start and stop times of anesthesia care
• Transfer of the patient to the postanesthesia care unit

7. Billing guidelines

When billing for cpt 01969, it is important to ensure that the anesthesia provider is qualified to administer anesthesia and that the documentation supports the use of this code. cpt 01969 should be reported in addition to the code for the primary procedure performed. It is also important to follow any specific billing guidelines provided by the payer.

8. Historical information

cpt 01969 was added to the Current Procedural Terminology system on January 1, 2002. There have been no updates to the code since its addition. It is important to use the most recent and last updated version of this code when reporting anesthesia services for a cesarean hysterectomy following neuraxial labor analgesia/anesthesia.

9. Examples

1. An anesthesia provider administering anesthesia for a cesarean hysterectomy following neuraxial labor analgesia/anesthesia.
2. An anesthesia provider monitoring a patient during a cesarean hysterectomy following neuraxial labor analgesia/anesthesia.
3. An anesthesia provider documenting the types and amounts of medications administered during a cesarean hysterectomy following neuraxial labor analgesia/anesthesia.
4. An anesthesia provider overseeing the transfer of a patient to the postanesthesia care unit after a cesarean hysterectomy following neuraxial labor analgesia/anesthesia.
5. An anesthesia provider performing a preoperative evaluation of a patient before a cesarean hysterectomy following neuraxial labor analgesia/anesthesia.
6. An anesthesia provider documenting the start and stop times of anesthesia care during a cesarean hysterectomy following neuraxial labor analgesia/anesthesia.
7. An anesthesia provider administering fluids and monitoring the patient’s vital signs during a cesarean hysterectomy following neuraxial labor analgesia/anesthesia.
8. An anesthesia provider using mass spectrometry to monitor the concentration of gases during a cesarean hysterectomy following neuraxial labor analgesia/anesthesia.
9. An anesthesia provider documenting the patient’s response to anesthesia during a cesarean hysterectomy following neuraxial labor analgesia/anesthesia.
10. An anesthesia provider administering blood as necessary during a cesarean hysterectomy following neuraxial labor analgesia/anesthesia.