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A Clear Explanation of Anesthesia Discontinuous Time
Even among anesthesia providers, discontinuous time as it relates to anesthesia billing is not clearly understood.
Ringing in the New Year with MACRA and MIPS
If you are a healthcare provider and have not yet familiarized yourself with the meaning of these acronyms, this article will provide a basic overview and also give direction on how to implement these systems in 2017.
When Does Anesthesia Time Start and End?
For many years, the defined start and end times an anesthesia provider can bill for have been set, yet many anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists still experience confusion on this important aspect of billing. Granted, the rules are not exactly black and white, but…
Post-Operative Pain Management: A Review of Documentation and Reporting
Becker’s Hospital Review published a comprehensive review of the correct procedures for billing and coding for post-operative pain management techniques in anesthesia, and we find their article incredibly informative. The author clearly outlines the essential considerations in proper coding for most third party payers, and we hope you’ll give it a read.
What Does “Opt-Out” Mean Regarding Anesthesiologists and Nurse Anesthetists?
The term “Opt-Out” refers to the 2001 decision made by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) to allow states to opt out of the Federal Supervision requirement for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs)…
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Section 199A and Your Anesthesia Practice
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CMS Reimbursement Changes for GI Cases Are In. What Will It Cost Your Anesthesia Practice?
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has made its final base unit value decisions for anesthesia codes for 2018.
Is Your Anesthesia Billing Company Working Hard Enough?
Changes in healthcare billing, reporting, and documentation that have been implemented recently are well-known now among clinicians and revenue cycle management…