Anesthesia Coding Alert

Tip: Remember modifier 59 is your friend.

You've been busy applying new and revised procedure or diagnosis codes, but don't forget the coding guidelines associated with CPT®, HCPCS, or other sources. Case in point: The 2012 Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) coding guidelines include information about reporting post-operative pain management that your anesthesia providers will need to know. Read on for details, thanks to a guideline analysis from Kristi Stumpf, MCS-P, CPC, COSC, ACS-OR, owner of Precision Auditing and Coding.

Check Timing and Clarify Purpose

Medicare global surgery rules specify that the surgeon performing the procedure is responsible for post-op pain [...]

- Published on 2012-02-15