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Published on Fri Mar 08, 2024

Question: One of our anesthesiologists is questioning the need to document the surgeon’s request and time spent placing post-op pain blocks or catheters. Can you explain why our coding department needs this information? Michigan Subscriber Answer: Coders depend on the documentation provided to properly report the anesthesiologist’s services. This is particularly important when trying to differentiate between anesthesia services provided [...]
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