decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2012 Issue 4 (April)
Quick Coding Chart: 01480 – NOS code for lower leg procedures
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Article Overview
This article provides a concise coding chart centered on one anesthesia code used for open procedures of the lower leg, ankle, and foot. It is intended for coders who need a fast way to review related procedure crosswalks, bundling edit indicators, and source-based notes from ASA and National Correct Coding Edits materials. The page is relevant for anesthesia, orthopedic, and revenue cycle professionals who work with procedure coding references and edit guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps users quickly determine whether the full article contains the anesthesia coding reference they need and whether it includes supporting crosswalk and edit information from recognized coding sources.
Article Sections
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Codes
Presents the main anesthesia code referenced in the chart along with a brief tabular overview of the code entry and related reference fields.
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ASA Crosswalk
Lists related procedure codes grouped as primary and alternate crosswalk references from ASA source material.
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CCI Bundling Edits (v. 18.0)
Summarizes bundling edit indicator groupings tied to the anesthesia code and cites the version of the edit source used.
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Coder’s Notes
Provides general notes about code selection context, submission considerations, and source attribution without detailed coding analysis.
What You Will Learn
- What the article’s anesthesia chart covers at a high level
- Which source types are used to support the chart
- How the article organizes crosswalk and bundling edit reference information
- What kinds of supplemental notes are included for coders
Who Should Read This
- Anesthesia coders
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Revenue cycle staff
- Orthopedic coding staff
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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