When it comes to anesthesiology billing, timing is everything – literally. More emphasis is placed on the timing around a procedure in anesthesiology billing than perhaps any other specialty, due to the inherent nature of the practice. To bill correctly – and avoid costly audits, as we previously discussed – it’s essential to properly record […]
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has issued an important statement updating procedures for anesthesia billing. Effective 12/28/2015, reimbursement for Anesthesia CPT Codes 00810 and 00740 will be based on a fixed fee instead of time. 00810 bills at $275 and 00740 bills at $248. Here is the complete statement from BC/BS. Currently, when […]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama recently released new guidelines for surgical procedures and Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC). These new guidelines are geared towards Gastroenterologist and MAC sedation with endoscopies and colonoscopies. As you are probably aware over the last few years there has been a large increase in utilizing MAC for these procedures. BCBSAL’s […]
Choosing to outsource medical billing is highly important for any anesthesia practice. Choosing the right anesthesia billing company is just as important. The company you choose to handle your medical billing – your source of revenue – is one of the most critical decisions a practice will make. After all, the financial health of your […]
