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Last Verified: October 2026
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.
Anes/Analg Cs Dlvr Neuraxial, Anesthesia For Cesarean Delivery Following Neuraxial Labor Analgesia/Anesthesia (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure Performed)
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Anesthesia Anesthesia for Obstetric Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 23 - Emergency Room 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | None AA - Anesthesia by anesthesiologist QZ - CRNA service; without medical direction by a physician |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 01968 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 01968 |
National average anesthesia conversion factor for CPT 01968 by major payers:
$65.31
$55.67
$65.97
$30.72
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CPT 01968
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
Phillip Pearson
Faculty Physicians And Surgeons Of Llusm
$135.50Published rateFernando Okonski
$70.00Published rateShatira Wilson
California Anesthesia Associates Medical Group, Inc.
$65.00Published rateWendy Ren
$57.50Published rateJeffrey Grewal
Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
$35.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 01968 vs. Other Anesthesia for Obstetric Procedures Codes
The CPT 01968 code is part of the Anesthesia services used for Anesthesia for Obstetric Procedures. 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 01968 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01960-CPT | Moderate | Anesthesia For; Vaginal Delivery Only |
| 01967-CPT | Moderate | Neuraxl Lbr Anes Vag Dlvr, Neuraxial Labor Analgesia/Anesthesia For Planned Vaginal Delivery (This Includes Any Repeat Subarachnoid Needle Placement And Drug Injection And/Or Any Necessary Replacement Of An Epidural Catheter During Labor) |
| 01968-CPT | Low | Anes/Analg Cs Dlvr Neuraxial, Anesthesia For Cesarean Delivery Following Neuraxial Labor Analgesia/Anesthesia (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure Performed) |
| 01969-CPT | Moderate | Anesthesia For Uterus Removal, Anesthesia Services For An Abdominal Hysterectomy Performed Immediately After Giving Birth. The Birth Is Usually By C-Section. A Spinal Block (Epidural) May Have Been Given For An Attempted Vaginal Birth. |
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A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 01968. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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