Anesthesia Coding Alert
Here's Your Sneak Peek at Anesthesia Code Changes for CPT® 2014
Anesthesia Coding Alert
- Modifier 22:
Watch for These Opportunities to Possibly Add -22 to Claims for Increased Services
Are you missing pay for your extra time? No two procedures are exactly the same, [...] - Breaking News:
Here's Your Sneak Peek at Anesthesia Code Changes for CPT® 2014
Hint: You’ll find them all in Category II or III sections. The American Medical Association [...] - Spinal Procedures:
Set Your GPS to Vertebral Location and Navigate to Correct Vertebroplasty Codes
Plus: Check out the differences in AMA vs. Medicare viewpoints. The AMA and Medicare often [...] - ICD-10:
Two C-Section Diagnoses Become One Under ICD-10
Heads up: Don’t forget to include an outcome code. When you report the unspecified cesarean [...] - You Be the Coder:
Moderate Sedation for Epidural Cath Placement
Question: My anesthesiologist completed an epidural catheter implantation under moderate sedation and will be managing [...] - Reader Question:
Check Crosswalks Before Choosing the Best Anesthesia Code
Question: Our anesthesiologist was present during a procedure that started as an open Nissen fundoplication. [...] - Reader Question:
Anesthesia Service Includes Monitoring of Vitals
Question: Is there a billable code for monitoring oxygen and heart function during vein surgery [...] - Reader Question:
TAP Catheters Explained
Question: What is a TAP catheter, and how should we code for using one? - Reader Question:
Focus on Joint Level for Facet Nerve Blocks
Question: I’m coding for bilateral intra-articular facet nerve blocks to L1, L2, and L3 with [...] - Reader Question:
Date of Service Shows Your Effects From Sequestration Cut
Question: Does the 2 percent sequestration cut apply to claims with dates of service on/after [...]
