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2025 anesthesia conversion factors for Florida 

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]

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

• Search CMS’ MCD
• CMS’ MCD - NCD alphabetical index

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

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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

Resource

Listed below is a resource identified specifically for anesthesia service providers:

•  Anesthesiologists Center 

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