Coding and Billing for Anesthesia Services

Coding and Billing for Anesthesia Services

Overview

This module outlines different types of anesthesia and discusses guidelines for reporting these services. Correct coding and reporting for anesthesia services requires understanding of the different types of anesthesia and of moderate sedation coding, and how to utilize anesthesia modifiers properly.

At the completion of this module, the participant will be able to:

• Describe the differences between multiple types of sedation
• Explain how to report CPT codes for anesthesia by following the coding guidelines
• Determine when an anesthesia code may require a modifier

Duration: 38 Minutes