CPT 01770: Anesthesia for Upper Arm and Elbow Arterial Procedures
Commercial payers pay $69 on average nationally for this procedure.
CPT code 01770 describes anesthesia services provided for procedures on arteries of the upper arm and elbow (for example brachial, radial, or ulnar arteries); service type: anesthesia for vascular procedures of the upper extremity; typical site of service: operating room or procedure suite for vascular or endovascular surgical interventions on the arm/elbow.
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National Reimbursement Benchmarks
Commercial averages center around BUCA’s mean of $69, with individual payer distributions showing notable differences in dispersion. Cigna’s distribution is the widest (P75–P25 = $56), reflecting broader variability in negotiated rates, while Blue Cross Blue Shield is intermediate (P75–P25 = $39.7). UnitedHealth Group and Aetna present tighter spreads (UnitedHealth Group: $25; Aetna: $37.8), indicating more clustered contracted rates. Cigna also posts the highest mean at $95.3 and a high-end value up to $154.7, while UnitedHealth Group’s maximum is more constrained at $122.7.
When comparing central tendency, BUCA’s mean of $69 sits between lower means like Aetna’s $62.4 and higher means like Cigna’s $95.3, suggesting BUCA aligns with a mid-market commercial position. Median values for payers further confirm varied centering: Blue Cross Blue Shield’s median is $54.8 and UnitedHealth Group’s median is $63.8, highlighting differences in where typical contracted rates fall across payers.