The Coding Guide for Anesthesia includes all CPT codes listed in the 2013 ASA Crosswalk. Each entry includes:
- The CPT anesthesia code(s) with full description
- The anesthesia Base Unit Value
- The anesthesia Time Indicator
All of our coding guides include:
- Comprehensive introduction to CPT®, ICD-9-CM,and HCPCS coding
- National correct coding requirements for your specialty
- Documentation guidelines
- CPT® 2013 codes most commonly reported by your specialty with full descriptions and coding notes
- ICD-9-CM 2013 diagnosis codes most commonly reported to support the listed CPT® code(s)
- HCPCS 2013 supply, materials and injection codes most commonly reported by your specialty
- Current Medicare edits including relative values (RVU), post-op days, coverage restrictions, policies regarding multiple procedures, bilateral procedures, payment for assistant surgeon, and more.
- Current and complete CCI edits with modifier indicator