SummaryAnesthesia providers have long been familiar with the basic TEE services and the primary TEE codes, but are they are aware of additional services that relate to TEE that are also available? Which of these are actually billable and what are the clinical and documentation standards for each? These are some of the questions we hope to answer in...

SummaryThough rarely documented, and perhaps seldom used, utilization of total body hypothermia or controlled hypotension can each generate an extra five units per case. The problem is some payers won't reimburse it and some providers fail to document it.There are two little-used codes in the ASA Relative Value Guide (RVG) that may warrant a bit mo...

 SummaryThe rules for billing and documenting TEE services can seem complex and confusing. What type of TEE is billable? What credentials are necessary to perform a TEE? What documentation do I have to provide to ensure I get paid? These and other questions are addressed and answered in today's article.Not everyone can look into the human hear...

​SummaryPain rounds may be an overlooked or uncertain part of an anesthesia practice from a billing or compliance perspective. Today's article seeks to bring clarity to this topic so that anesthesia providers are more informed about how they might be correctly compensated for this important service.In recent weeks, we have provided our readers with...

Summary: We receive a lot of inquiries concerning anesthesia for chronic pain blocks. The question is whether or not this is a worthwhile service to undertake and to what extent does it present concerns. The answer includes both good and bad news. It is a payable service under certain circumstances today, but future reimbursement is very uncertain....