Anesthesia Coding Alert

Where Can You Learn More?

Information resources for coders are everywhere, so there are many educational options if you want to learn more about coding for pump insertion and maintenance. Here are a few top recommendations from Bea Olson, CPC, and Cindy Parman, CPC, CPC-H:

Olson says the medical technology firm Medtronic has "some great videos for education. Anyone dealing with this type of pump should view these for a better understanding." Contact Medtronic at (800) 328-2518 or log on to www.medtronic.com for information about specific products. Parman suggests you check Internet sites for information. Some of her top picks include www.reddinganesthesia.com/itpump.htm; www.dpns.md/pdfs/pumpinsertion.pdf; paincenter.stanford.edu/intrathecal_programmable_ pump.htm; and www.neurosurgery.org/aans/nstoday/ chronicpain.html.  
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