CPT coding changes for 2021 went into effect Jan. 1., according to a Jan. 4 blog post from Anesthesia Business Consultants. 1. The 2021 CPT edition has 206 new codes, 69 revised codes and 54 deleted ...

There are very few people who would consider having dental treatment without anesthesia. Preventive services and routine teeth cleanings aside, one of the top reasons why people avoid dental care is ...

Also, use your Anesthesia Coding Crosswalk. If at any time you are uncertain as to what ASA code to use, such as when an EGD and colonoscopy are performed at the same session, verify the surgery code ...

Most coders never have the opportunity to code for anesthesia. Expert Lori-Lynne Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, explains that ICD-10-CM coding for anesthesia services is interesting and ...

Proper medical coding and billing for anesthesiology are far more complicated than for other medical specialties, and errors are easy to make. Compliance risk evaluation technology solutions help ...

Also, use your Anesthesia Coding Crosswalk. If at any time you are uncertain as to what ASA code to use, such as when an EGD and colonoscopy are performed at the same session, verify the surgery code ...