CPT code 01932: Jugular vein and intrathoracic vein anesthesia
Most anesthesia claim denials for interventional radiology procedures come down to one of three mistakes: CPT code 01932 covers a specific site within that family — the jugular vein and intrathoracic veins — and it is easy to confuse with the not-otherwise-specified code (01930) or the intracranial code (01933) that sit next to it in […]
CPT Code 01772: Anesthesia for upper arm and elbow artery embolectomy
CPT code 01772 is the anesthesia code for embolectomy — the surgical removal of a blood clot or other obstruction — from an artery of the upper arm or elbow. It’s reported by anesthesiologists and CRNAs, and it applies only when the operative report documents that specific procedure. Any other arterial procedure at the same […]
CPT Code 10035: Soft tissue localization device placement guide
CPT Code 10035 covers percutaneous placement of a soft tissue localization device, with imaging guidance, for the first lesion. Coders in radiology, breast surgery, and dermatology use it most often to mark a non-palpable lesion before a planned excision or biopsy. Facility and non-facility rates differ substantially, and NCCI edits automatically flag the most common […]
CPT code 01958: Anesthesia for external cephalic version
CPT code 01958: Definition and clinical description CPT code 01958 reports anesthesia services for an external cephalic version (ECV), the procedure that repositions a fetus from breech or transverse presentation to head-down before delivery. The American Medical Association (AMA), which maintains the CPT code set, places 01958 within the obstetric anesthesia range spanning 01958 through […]
CPT code 01744: Anesthesia for elbow nonunion/malunion repair
CPT code 01744 is the anesthesia billing code for open or surgical arthroscopic procedures of the elbow, specifically repair of nonunion or malunion of the humerus. It carries 5.0 base units and requires a provider-role modifier, a physical status modifier, and precise anesthesia time documentation to process cleanly. This reference covers the official description of […]
CPT code 01522: Anesthesia for venous thrombectomy of the lower leg
CPT code 01522 covers anesthesia for a venous thrombectomy of the lower leg – the surgical removal of a blood clot (thrombus) from a deep vein below the knee, performed either directly through an open venotomy or with a catheter-based technique. It is one of two vein-specific anesthesia codes in the lower leg range: CPT […]
CPT Code 01474: Anesthesia for gastrocnemius recession
Anesthesia claim denials for lower-extremity orthopedic and podiatric cases often trace back to one avoidable error: billing CPT 01474 as if it were an open-bone or fracture procedure, when it actually describes anesthesia for a soft-tissue release — gastrocnemius recession. Getting the code right before submission saves the rework cycle entirely. CPT Code 01474: Definition […]
CPT code 00630: Lumbar region anesthesia billing guide 2026
CPT code 00630 is the anesthesia code for lumbar region procedures. It applies when the case doesn’t fall under a more specific code in the 00600–00670 spine and spinal cord range. Coders use it for standard lumbar injections, discography, and minor decompression work, the “not otherwise specified” option for this region. Getting this code selection […]
CPT code 01486: Anesthesia for ankle procedures and total replacement
CPT code 01486 applies when an anesthesiologist or CRNA provides anesthesia services for open procedures on the bones of the lower leg, ankle, and foot, including total ankle replacement. The American Medical Association (AMA), which maintains the CPT code set, defines the official descriptor as “anesthesia for open procedures on bones of lower leg, ankle, […]
CPT 01922: Non-invasive imaging anesthesia and radiation therapy
CPT Code 01922 describes anesthesia services provided during a non-invasive imaging procedure or a radiation therapy session, such as MRI, CT, PET, or stereotactic radiosurgery. The code applies to the anesthesia encounter itself, not the imaging or radiation procedure performed alongside it. The American Medical Association (AMA) maintains the CPT code set, and CPT Code […]