SummaryObstetric anesthesia is either a make-or-break service for anesthesia practices. Its unique aspects, including (a) the use of epidurals that don't require continuous attention, (b) the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously, and (c) complex, diverse and inconsistent billing rules, make it a subject for special consideration.From a b...

SummaryOpportunities for billing ultrasound were expanded for anesthesia providers in 2019—specifically in connection with invasive line placement. This article seeks to provide helpful guidance on payment issues and documentation requirements.We recently provided you information relative to ultrasonic guidance (USG) in connection with post-operati...

Important changes are in store for anesthesia providers in 2020 and 2021. A preview of the MPFS Final Rule is out and it reveals some surprising provisions. This article is meant to provide an initial take on the most relevant items pertaining to our clients.Do you ever get the feeling that things are going along a little too well? At least as it c...

Ultrasound in support of post-operative pain blocks is still billable, but are providers doing all that is required? Today's alert provides a reminder of what they must document in order to be paid.If you had mentioned the word "ultrasound" to teenagers back in the 1960s, I suspect they would have thought you were referring to the psychedelic groov...

On a recent trip through the Ozarks, attempting to reach a trout-filled river, our caravan of two vehicles was being guided by a GPS device that began to dole out dubious directions. All of a sudden, we found ourselves on a rut-filled gravel road that promised to go on for miles. The lead car kept going, though now at a snail's pace. The driver of ...