Although the anesthesia section in the CPT manual is the smallest, it can be one of the most difficult areas to accurately code. Not only does the physician have to keep a “tic sheet” of the time, ...
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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 ...
Here are seven updates and key points on billing for colonoscopy procedures. 1. Beginning in 2018, CMS updated the CPT code for screening colonoscopies to CPT 00812, describing “anesthesia for lower ...
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If you haven’t read part one of this two-part article, I suggest reading it now to glean the full scope of its message as it applies to part two. Comfort for the patient during dental procedures is ...
Q: I have a minor surgical procedure coming up. Will I have any say in the type of anesthesia the doctor uses? A: For some surgical procedures, more than one type of anesthesia may be appropriate. The ...
The word "surgery" often leads to a discussion about other things, including the type of anesthesia that will be used during a procedure. The truth is, there are many different types of anesthesia ...