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 ...

In some anesthesia cases, a V code could be the only accurate primary diagnosis code. Pre-Op pain medications can pose another obstacle in billing the outpatient surgery anesthesia. For example, CPT ...

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 ...

Medical coding is finicky in its own right, and when telehealth is added to the mix, the process becomes even more complex. In order to be properly reimbursed, there are specific requirements that ...

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 ...