Anesthesia
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Spotlight
View conversion factors for use in calculating payment for anesthesia services (procedure codes 00100 through 01999).
LCD / NCD - policy information
LCD
Search for anesthesia-related LCDs using these available tools:
- LCD interactive index tool
- View First Coast’s active / proposed LCDs / articles on CMS’ Medicare coverage database (MCD)
NCD
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.
Education
Utilize educational information from First Coast and CMS on anesthesia services.
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- CMS open door forums
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:
- Publication 100-04 -- Medicare Claims Processing Manual -- Chapter 12 -- Physicians/Nonphysician Practitioners
- Publication 100-04 – Medicare Claims Processing Manual – Transmittal 1859
Resources
Listed below are resources identified specifically for anesthesia service providers:
- Anesthesiologists Center
- OIG Report – A-09-23-03013 - Medicare Could Have Saved an Estimated $17.7 Million if CMS’s Oversight Had Prevented At-Risk Payments for Anesthesia Administered During Spinal Pain Management Procedures
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