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Know Who Reports This Epidural Episode

Published on Tue Sep 10, 2024

Question: I have a question about ob/gyn billing. If both the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and the anesthesiologist sign the record, do I report the epidural with a medical direction modifier, or should the documentation state the anesthesiologist personally performed the procedure? Kentucky Subscriber Answer: You can only report the anesthesiologist personally performed the procedure if they personally performed the service. [...]
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