Would it be appropriate to bill an anesthesia consult in addition to the placement of catheter done at bedside in the following scenario?
1-23-18 10:30AM Anesthesia pre-Anesthesia evaluation done for scheduled I&D of forearm abscess today in OR.
1-23-18 2PM Anesthesia consult request by medical service for peripheral IV access due to pt's hx of substance abuse. Placement of IV catheter performed at bedside.
1-23-18 4:30PM General anesthesia performed in OR for I & D of forearm abscess.
Any help would be appreciated!
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1-23-18 10:30AM Anesthesia pre-Anesthesia evaluation done for scheduled I&D of forearm abscess today in OR.
1-23-18 2PM Anesthesia consult request by medical service for peripheral IV access due to pt's hx of substance abuse. Placement of IV catheter performed at bedside.
1-23-18 4:30PM General anesthesia performed in OR for I & D of forearm abscess.
Any help would be appreciated!
Thank you