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  1. Anesthesia Payment Basics Series 5 Qualifying Circumstances

    Oct 23, 2019 · Add-on code +99100 1 base unit Add-on code +99140 2 base units And payment to be calculated using the equation: (Base Units+ Time Units+ Modifying Units) * Conversion …

  2. Anesthesia Payment Basics Series: #4 Physical Status

    Jul 29, 2024 · The physical status modifiers are found in both the CPT code set and the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). For a refresher on CPT and …

  3. Anesthesia Payment Basics Series Codes and Modifiers

    Jun 1, 2019 · To provide clarity and standardization, the Administrative Simplifications provisions within the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) requires all …

  4. ASA Continues to Urge Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield to Maintain ...

    Oct 30, 2024 · ASA met with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield/Elevance officials earlier this week to express concern with their decision to discontinue payment for several anesthesiology …

  5. Jul 24, 2017 · An example of a surgical procedure reported with anesthesia code 00530 is CPT code 33208 - Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous …

  6. New and Updated Fascial Plane Block CPT Codes

    Jun 23, 2025 · The new CPT codes 64466–64489 apply to single-injection or continuous thoracic fascial plane blocks, either performed unilaterally or bilaterally, and are appropriate when the …

  7. Anesthesiologist Assistants and the QZ Modifier When providing anesthesia services, anesthesiologist assistants (AAs) must work with anesthesiologist oversight – as specified …

  8. 00530, 00534, or 00537: Which Code Should I Report?

    Jul 24, 2017 · Do you have questions on when to report anesthesia code 00530, 00534 or 00537? This Timely Topic will provide clarification on proper use of these codes.

  9. CMS Finalizes Deep Cuts to Medicare Payments in 2024

    Nov 2, 2023 · Code 27278) was surveyed by the AMA/Specialty Society RVS Update Committee (RUC) which recommended a work RVU of 7.86 to CMS. For CY 2024, CMS has finalized a …

  10. Cataract Coding Change 2009 - American Society of …

    2009 Cataract Coding Change Information We value all our members input and want to take this opportunity to explain the process in hopes that you understand the many issues we face in …