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Best Practices in Coding for Ancillary Services: Anesthesia, Pathology and Other Services

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses various topics related to ancillary services in the medical field. They start by explaining the difference between MAC (Monitored Anesthesia Care) and moderate sedation, as well as the billing codes and fees associated with each. They then outline the documentation requirements for pathology reporting and diagnostic studies, emphasizing the importance of accurate and detailed information. The speaker also covers nutrition therapy and infusion injection services, including the need for direct supervision by a physician and the specific billing codes and guidelines for these services. They provide tips for proper documentation and coding, such as ensuring specificity in diagnoses and orders, and staying up to date with payer policies. The video concludes with a discussion on hydration codes and the importance of demonstrating medical necessity for the initiation and change of biologic agents in infusion services. No credits were mentioned in the video.

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Kathleen A. Mueller, RN, CPC, QMC, QGMC, CCS-P, ICD-10 Proficient

Keywords

ancillary services

MAC

billing codes

documentation requirements

nutrition therapy

coding

hydration codes