CPT^® 01844, Under Anesthesia for Procedures on the Forearm, Wrist, and Hand

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 01844 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Anesthesia for Procedures on the Forearm, Wrist, and Hand.

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The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing a vascular shunt procedure, or shunt revision of any type, such as for dialysis.

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