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

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Video Summary

The video discusses various topics related to billing and documentation requirements for medical procedures and services. The speaker starts by explaining the difference between MAC (Monitored Anesthesia Care) and moderate sedation, and goes on to discuss anesthesia billing codes for GI endoscopic procedures. They also mention the importance of proper documentation for pathology reporting and diagnostic studies, including the need for specific indications and findings. The video provides guidance for billing and documentation of nutrition therapy and infusion injection services. It also covers topics such as direct supervision requirements for infusion services and the need for proper documentation of medication orders and referring providers. The speaker emphasizes the importance of staying updated with Medicare and commercial payer guidelines and checking LCDs (Local Coverage Determinations) for policy changes.<br /><br />No credits are mentioned in the video transcript.

Asset Subtitle

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

Keywords

billing

documentation requirements

medical procedures

anesthesia billing codes

pathology reporting

nutrition therapy

LCDs