CMS Adult Elective Surgery and Procedures Recommendations: Limit all non-essential planned surgeries and procedures, including dental, until further notice To aggressively address COVID-19, CMS recognizes that the conservation of critical resources such as ventilators and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is essential, as well as limiting exposure of patients and staff to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Following […]
Medical Business Management would like to take the time to honor all CRNAs (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists) during National CRNA Week for their hard work and efforts. The purpose of National CRNA Week isn’t just to celebrate all CRNAs around the world but to also educate the public on what their work entails. What do […]
The Transition Period is Over! For 2020, it’s out with the old, and in with the new. Starting January 1st, 2020, CMS will reject any and all claims submitted with the old, the HICN (Health Insurance Claim Number), and will only accept them submitted with the new, the MBI (Medicare Beneficiary Identifier). Hopefully, you’ve been […]
As we’ve seen with the other major changes to the Relative Value Guide in 2019, the definition for accurate start and stop times has gotten more complex in order to allow for more flexibility. It seems counterintuitive that a more rigid definition can lead to more adjustability in practice, but it’s true. Surgery is a […]
Though it seems complicated at first, it’s not rocket surgery! De-mystifying the process by which charges are established for anesthesia services is a worthwhile exercise for everyone involved in the billing process. Surgery is not a yard sale where patients pay what they think is appropriate for services, or anesthesiologists bill what they think they’re […]
BCBS of Alabama Mid-Year Update: Are you aware of the changes to the BCBSAL Anesthesia Fee Schedule Attention! If you are an anesthesia provider or coder and like increasing your bottom line, this is vital information for you. There are important Blue Cross Blue Shield anesthesia conversion factor increases that begin on July 1st, 2019 […]
In an ideal world, all patients would be easy to sedate - flat on their backs, in a controlled environment, with no adverse reactions. Of course, this is never the case, so there are a thousand different ways in which anesthesia is administered and monitored. A tiny divergence in procedure can sometimes mean life and […]
The protection, security, and accurate transmission of information are some of the most crucial features of effective anesthesia care. One mismarked chart or misread note can potentially lead to catastrophe. Interpretation is not the same as precise duplication! The best way to avoid playing a game of “Telephone” with your patient information is to ensure […]
Every year, it’s always the same. After the holidays, after the New Year, after vacations are over and routine has started, we wait for the spring. A small burst of warmth and sunlight leaves us clamoring for warm weather, even when there’s a month left of winter. Stay warm, and hang in there! In the […]
The simplest solution is usually the best one. When it comes to the tangled web of Medicare services and billing, however, staying simple isn’t always easy. Every year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) update their policies in order to stay on top of technological advances and to streamline their processes. Less paperwork […]
