Summary & Overview
CPT 01782: Anesthesia for Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot Procedures
CPT code 01782 represents anesthesia for procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, and bursae of the lower leg, ankle, and foot, when not otherwise specified. This code is significant for its broad applicability in lower extremity interventions, supporting patient safety and comfort during a variety of surgical and diagnostic procedures. Nationally, the code is recognized by major payers including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, and UnitedHealthcare, making it relevant for providers and facilities across the country.
This publication provides a comprehensive overview of 01782, including payer coverage, typical clinical scenarios, and associated benchmarks. Readers will gain insight into policy updates, coding practices, and the clinical context in which this anesthesia service is delivered. The analysis also highlights common modifiers, associated provider taxonomies, and related CPT and ICD-10 codes, offering a well-rounded perspective for stakeholders in anesthesiology and outpatient hospital care. The information is designed to support understanding of national trends and requirements for anesthesia billing in lower extremity procedures.
CPT Code Overview
CPT code 01782 is used to report anesthesia services for procedures involving nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, and bursae of the lower leg, ankle, and foot when not otherwise specified. This code falls under the anesthesiology service type and is typically performed in an outpatient hospital setting (Place of Service 22). It is utilized for a range of procedures where specialized anesthesia care is required to ensure patient comfort and safety during interventions on these anatomical structures.
Clinical & Coding Specifications
Clinical Context
A patient presents to the outpatient hospital with acute pain and swelling in the right ankle following a sports injury. The orthopedic surgeon determines that a procedure involving the nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, or bursae of the lower leg, ankle, or foot is required, but the specific procedure does not fall under other defined anesthesia codes. An anesthesiology provider administers anesthesia for the procedure, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout. The clinical workflow involves preoperative assessment, anesthesia induction, intraoperative monitoring, and postoperative recovery, with documentation of anesthesia time and relevant modifiers as appropriate.
Coding Specifications
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Modifiers:
Modifier Code Description QSMonitored anesthesia care service QXCRNA service with medical direction by a physician -
Modifier Usage:
- Use when monitored anesthesia care is provided.