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Use 01402 for This Knee Surgery Anesthesia Service

Published on Mon Nov 24, 2025

Question: How should I code anesthesia services for a total knee arthroplasty on a 59-year-old patient? The anesthesiologist will be providing services during the surgery, but the patient will be receiving postoperative care from a different provider and practice. Massachusetts Subscriber Answer: For the anesthesia services for the total knee arthroplasty, also known as knee replacement surgery, report CPT® code 01402 (Anesthesia [...]
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