Summary & Overview
CPT 01933: Anesthesia for Intracranial Interventional Radiological Procedures
CPT code 01933 represents anesthesia for therapeutic interventional radiological procedures involving the venous or lymphatic system, specifically for intracranial cases. This code is significant nationally as it addresses the need for specialized anesthesia during complex radiological interventions in the brain, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes. The code is commonly utilized in hospital and ambulatory surgical center settings, reflecting its role in advanced interventional care.
Key payers covered in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, and UnitedHealthcare. Understanding payer coverage and policy updates for CPT 01933 is essential for providers and billing professionals navigating reimbursement and compliance in anesthesiology and radiology service lines.
Readers will gain insights into clinical benchmarks, policy changes, and the broader context of anesthesia for interventional radiological procedures. The publication also highlights relevant modifiers, associated taxonomies, and common ICD-10 diagnoses linked to these services. By examining payer coverage and clinical context, stakeholders can better understand the evolving landscape of anesthesia billing for intracranial radiological interventions.
CPT Code Overview
CPT 01933 is used to report anesthesia services for therapeutic interventional radiological procedures involving the venous or lymphatic system, specifically for intracranial interventions. These procedures require specialized anesthesia care due to their complexity and the sensitive nature of the intracranial region. The service type is Anesthesiology – Anesthesia for interventional radiological procedures, and it is typically performed in a hospital or ambulatory surgical center setting. Providers delivering these services ensure patient safety and comfort during advanced radiological interventions targeting the venous or lymphatic systems within the brain.
Clinical & Coding Specifications
Clinical Context
A patient presents to the hospital or ambulatory surgical center with symptoms such as low back pain, cervicalgia, or spinal stenosis. The clinical team determines that a therapeutic interventional radiological procedure involving the venous or lymphatic system within the intracranial region is indicated. An anesthesiologist or pain medicine physician provides anesthesia services during the procedure to ensure patient comfort and safety. The workflow involves pre-procedure assessment, administration of anesthesia, monitoring throughout the radiological intervention, and post-procedure recovery. The procedure is typically performed in collaboration with a radiology physician.
Coding Specifications
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Modifier
QS: Indicates that monitored anesthesia care service was provided. Used when the anesthesiologist is present and monitoring the patient during the procedure. -
Modifier
P1: Denotes a normal healthy patient. Used to indicate the physical status of the patient receiving anesthesia.
| Modifier Code | Description |
|---|---|
QS | Monitored anesthesia care service |