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Anesthesia

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Modified: 11/14/2024
This article contains the conversion factors for use in calculating payment for anesthesia services (procedure codes 00100 through 01999) for service dates January 1 through December 31, 2025. [CR 13835]
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LCD / NCD – policy information
Search for anesthesia-related LCDs using these available resources:
View First Coast’s active / proposed LCDs / articles on CMS’ Medicare coverage database (MCD) external link
Medical documentation
Medical record documentation is used to verify that services were billed correctly and to ensure that payment and processing of Medicare claim(s) are accurate and based on sound policy. Find information, tips, and resources regarding medical documentation.
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Education
Utilize educational information from First Coast and CMS on anesthesia services.
list item View First Coast upcoming events
list item Search for CMS upcoming events external link
list item CMS open door forums -- overview external link
CMS Internet-only manual (IOM)
The CMS IOMs contain day-to-day operating instructions, policies, and procedures based on statutes, regulations, guidelines, models, and directives.
The following CMS manuals contain information specific to anesthesia service providers:
Resources
Listed below are additional resources identified specifically for anesthesia service providers:
list item Visit the Anesthesiologists Center external link on the CMS website.
list item Medicare B Update! August 2010 pdf file -- Page 12 - Revisions to claim processing instructions for services rendered in place of service home
list item Medicare B Update! January 2010 pdf file -- Page 21 - Improvements for Medicare Anesthesia Teaching Programs
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