2025 CPT code 01444

Anesthesia services for popliteal excision and graft or repair due to occlusion or aneurysm.

Use modifier 23 for unusual anesthesia, P1-P6 for physical status, and other applicable modifiers (e.g., AA, AD, QK, QS) as needed.

Modifiers are applicable to specify the anesthesiologist's role (e.g., medical direction, personal performance), the patient's physical status, and any unusual circumstances.

Medical necessity is established by the diagnosis requiring popliteal artery surgery, such as an aneurysm or occlusion causing significant symptoms.

The anesthesiologist performs a pre-operative evaluation, induces anesthesia, monitors the patient during the procedure, administers medications, fluids, and blood as needed, and manages post-anesthesia care.

In simple words: The anesthesiologist provides pain relief and monitors your vital signs during surgery on the artery behind your knee to treat a blockage or aneurysm.

Anesthesia services for procedures on arteries of the knee and popliteal area; popliteal excision and graft or repair for occlusion or aneurysm. This includes pre- and post-operative evaluation, inducing the patient, monitoring vital signs (ECG, temperature, blood pressure, oximetry, capnography), administering fluids/blood, and post-anesthesia care.

Example 1: A patient presents with a popliteal artery aneurysm requiring surgical repair. The anesthesiologist administers general anesthesia and monitors the patient throughout the procedure., A patient has a blocked popliteal artery and needs a bypass graft. The anesthesiologist uses a spinal block and monitors vital signs during the surgery., An elderly patient with multiple comorbidities requires popliteal artery surgery. The anesthesiologist carefully manages their anesthesia, considering their health conditions.

Documentation should include pre- and post-operative evaluations, anesthesia records (including start and stop times, medications, and monitoring), patient's response to anesthesia, and any complications.

** For Medicare, anesthesia time is calculated in 15 minute blocks and reported in block 24G on form CMS-1500, as of 2017 this code is under the Inpatient Only list.

  • RVU: 8.0
  • Specialties:Anesthesiology, Vascular Surgery
  • Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center
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