but the coding can be just as difficult (if not more so) because of guidelines and modifiers. For example, Colonoscopy, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy or esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) can pose a ...

It is appropriate to report the codes (CPT codes 64400-64520) below in conjunction with an operative anesthesia service when a peripheral nerve block injection for post operative pain management is ...

They also have to use specific conversion rates for total anesthesia time. (2) Anesthesiologists are also responsible for using certain CPT code modifiers which are used according to the level of ...

Also, use your Anesthesia Coding Crosswalk ... You would need to append modifier 59 to tell the insurance "this is separate from the anesthesia". Documentation from the surgeon stating he/she ...

Also, use your Anesthesia Coding Crosswalk ... You would need to append modifier 59 to tell the insurance “this is separate from the anesthesia”. Documentation from the surgeon stating ...