• Anesthesia Billing Expertise: Proficient in the complexities of anesthesia billing, ensuring accurate coding and maximum reimbursement.
• Comprehensive Compliance: Adherence to stringent regulatory requirements including HIPAA, Medicare, and anesthesia-specific billing regulations.
• Efficient Revenue Cycle Management: Streamlined billing processes to optimize revenue cycles and minimize payment delays.
• Dedicated Anesthesia Coding Specialists: Experienced team members specializing in anesthesia coding, ensuring precise documentation and billing.
• Timely Claims Submission: Prompt submission of claims to insurance providers for faster reimbursement and improved cash flow.
• Revenue Optimization Strategies: Tailored strategies to maximize revenue, including proper documentation, charge capture, and denial management.
• Transparent Reporting: Clear and detailed financial reports to track billing performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Customizable Solutions: Flexible services tailored to meet the unique needs and preferences of anesthesia practices.
• Advanced Technology Integration: Utilization of advanced billing software and technology to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Focus on Practice Efficiency: Partnering with anesthesia practices to streamline billing operations, allowing clinicians to focus on patient care.

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Medical Codes Used

1. CPT Codes:
   • 00100-01999: Anesthesia for surgical procedures
   • 01990-01999: Anesthesia for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
   • 01967-01969: Anesthesia for obstetrical procedures
   • 99143-99150: Moderate sedation services
2. Modifiers:
   • -1: Regional anesthesia
   • -2: General anesthesia
   • -3: Monitored anesthesia care (MAC)
3. ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM: Diagnosis codes for medical billing and insurance claims
4. HCPCS codes: Codes for supplies and drugs used in anesthesia administration

Billing Process

1. Accurate Coding: Our experienced coders will accurately assign CPT codes and modifiers for anesthesia services, ensuring compliance with CMS guidelines.
2. Claims Submission: We will submit claims to private insurance providers, including Medicare and Medicaid, ensuring timely and accurate reimbursement.
3. Follow-up and Reimbursement: Our team will follow up on claims and negotiate with payers to ensure maximum reimbursement for your anesthesia services.

Additional Services

1. Anesthesia Report: We will ensure that anesthesia reports are attached to claims for CPT code 01967 (neuraxial labor analgesia/anesthesia for planned vaginal delivery) when claims exceed 20 units.
2. Hysterectomy Consent Form: We will obtain and attach hysterectomy consent forms for codes that require them, such as 00846, 00848, 00944, 01962, 01963, and 01969.

Benefits of Working with MZ Medical Billing

1. Increased Reimbursement: Our expertise in anesthesia billing ensures maximum reimbursement for your services.
2. Reduced Administrative Burden: Our team handles all billing and coding tasks, freeing up your staff to focus on patient care.
3. Compliance: We stay up to date with CPT coding guidelines and local payer policies to ensure compliance and avoid audits.
4. Thorough Documentation: Our documentation is detailed and accurate, including patient pre-existing conditions, complications, and additional procedures or techniques utilized.

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CPT Codes for Anesthesia Billing

1. Anesthesia for Surgical Procedures:
   • 00100-01999: Anesthesia for surgical procedures
   • 99100-99140: Anesthesia for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
   • 01958-01969: Anesthesia for obstetric procedures
   • 01990-01999: Anesthesia for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
2. Anesthesia for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures:
   • 01990-01999: Anesthesia for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
   • 99143-99145: Moderate sedation services
   • 99148-99150: Moderate sedation services
3. Anesthesia for Obstetric Procedures:
   • 01958-01969: Anesthesia for obstetric procedures
4. Anesthesia for Pain Management Procedures:
   • 01991: Anesthesia for procedures on the lower spine and sacrum
   • 01992: Anesthesia for procedures on the peripheral nerves and ganglia
5. Moderate Sedation:
   • 99143-99145: Moderate sedation services
   • 99148-99150: Moderate sedation services

ICD-10 Codes for Anesthesia Billing

1. General Symptoms and Signs:
   • R00-R99: Symptoms, signs, and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
2. Infectious and Parasitic Diseases:
   • A00-B99: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
3. Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic Diseases:
   • E00-E89: Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases
4. Mental, Behavioral, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders:
   • F01-F99: Mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders
5. Diseases of the Circulatory System:
   • I00-I99: Diseases of the circulatory system
6. Diseases of the Respiratory System:
   • J00-J99: Diseases of the respiratory system
7. Diseases of the Digestive System:
   • K00-K95: Diseases of the digestive system
8. Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue:
   • L00-L99: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

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