CPT 01490 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Anesthesia • Anesthesia for Procedures on the Lower Leg (Below Knee) |
| Common Place of Service | • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Common Modifiers | • None • AA - Anesthesia by anesthesiologist • QX - Qualified nonphysician anesthetist service: With medical direction by a physician |
| Complexity Level | Low |
National average anesthesia conversion factor for CPT 01490 by major payers:

$57.17

$55.62

$56.07

$18.17
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 01490 | $45.00 | 1437324514 - ARPNA DAVE' | 882517801 - (CA) MOCHI MEDICAL PA | CA | Anesthesiology Physician (207L00000X) |
United | 01490 | $61.00 | 1154505774 - JOHN TURNBULL | 943281663 | CA | Anesthesiology Physician (207L00000X) |
United | 01490 | $128.69 | 1053500181 - SEEMA GANDHI | 943281657 | CA | Anesthesiology Physician (207L00000X) |
United | 01490 | $121.22 | 1821872540 - YI WEI TAN | 954377219 | CA | Anesthesiology Physician (207L00000X) |
United | 01490 | $84.66 | 1295765196 - GEORGE ULMA | 951965700 - (CA) ANESTHESIA SERVICE MEDICAL GROUP, INC. | CA | Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician (207LP3000X) |
United | 01490 | $70.00 | 1699961706 - LINDSEY RALLS | 260089066 | CA | Anesthesiology Physician (207L00000X) |
United | 01490 | $56.00 | 1952316796 - GERALD SHERMER | 203282051 | CA | Anesthesiology Physician (207L00000X) |
United | 01490 | $48.00 | 1114233053 - RAKHI DAYAL | 271504911 - (CA) MEMORIALCARE MEDICAL FOUNDATION | CA | Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (207LP2900X) |
United | 01490 | $57.20 | 1609006592 - THOMAS JACQUES | 680477806 - (CA) INTEGRATED PAIN MANAGEMENT MEDICAL GROUP | CA | Anesthesiology Physician (207L00000X) |
United | 01490 | $60.00 | 1912993155 - IGOR BRON | 362169147 - ADVOCATE HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATION | CA | Anesthesiology Physician (207L00000X) |
United | 01490 | $99.00 | 1790733111 - JUDI TURNER | 954395492 | CA | Anesthesiology Physician (207L00000X) |
United | 01490 | $65.00 | 1790786580 - PETER LUCAS | 330636378 - (CA) ANESTHESIA CONSULTANTS OF CALIFORNIA MEDICAL GROUP, INC. | CA | Anesthesiology Physician (207L00000X) |
United | 01490 | $99.00 | 1518158849 - NATALE NAIM | 954395492 | CA | Anesthesiology Physician (207L00000X) |
United | 01490 | $32.00 | 1922201508 - SHAHRIAR PIROUZ | 770464675 - (CA) PAIN MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS | CA | Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (207LP2900X) |
United | 01490 | $50.00 | 1992797153 - YOUNG SUK | 273068347 | CA | Anesthesiology Physician (207L00000X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 01490 vs. Other Anesthesia for Procedures on the Lower Leg (Below Knee) Codes
The CPT 01490 code is part of the Anesthesia services used for Anesthesia for Procedures on the Lower Leg (Below Knee). It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 01490 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 01482-CPT | Low | Anesthesia For Open Procedures On Bones Of Lower Leg, Ankle, And Foot; Radical Resection (Including Below Knee Amputation) |
| 01484-CPT | Low | Anes Low Leg Ankle Ft Bone Osteotomy/Pla |
| 01486-CPT | Moderate | Anes Low Leg Ankle Ft Bone Total Ankle R |
| 01490-CPT | Low | Anes Low Leg Cast Apply Repair Remove |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 01490. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 01490 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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