CPT^® 01250, Under Anesthesia for Procedures on the Upper Leg (Except Knee)

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 01250 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Anesthesia for Procedures on the Upper Leg (Except Knee).

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Summary

The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing any procedure on the nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, and bursae of the upper leg.

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