jayne
Contributor
We have had several occasions lately where our CRNA has been in the OR monitoring the patient, but no anesthesia was actually given. In most of these cases, he was "stand-by", in case the patient did require anesthesia. In all of the cases, he was monitoring the patient's vitals through the entire procedure. Is this still considered MAC, since no drugs were given? Some of these are medicare. Would appreciate any help. Thanks!