Anesthesia Coding Alert

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Code Retrobulbar Blocks Based on Other Service Offered, Payer Guidelines

Choose carefully between surgical and anesthesia code options. Retrobulbar block placement is an intricate procedure, which is why surgeons often rely on an anesthesiologist’s expertise instead of placing the block themselves. Keep three tips in mind to know how to correctly code your provider’s service every time. Tip 1: Pick a Single Code for the Service How you report the [...]
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