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Be sure to also check Anesthesia Guidelines as some of this information may overlap. Other information may be found there that you need as well.
2010 Anesthesia Conversion Factors updated, from ASA
2009 Anesthesia Base Units by CPT Code [ZIP, 9KB] These are the anesthesia base units used to compute allowable amounts for anesthesia services under CPT codes 00100 to 01999.
2009 Anesthesia Conversion Factor [ZIP, 10KB] These are the anesthesia conversion factors used to compute allowable amounts for anesthesia services under CPT codes 00100 to 01999.
2009 CVP "Cheat Sheet" for Anesthesia - Do you need central venous access codes for anesthesia? This is updated version will tell you permacath, bard catheter, port-a-cath, etc. and associated radiology guidance CPT codes in a handy cheat sheet; created by Leslie Johnson, CPC.
2009 ICD-9 - Tabular Addenda - Diagnosis Code Changes
2009 Nerves Chart - Common names & respective CPTs for associated nerve blocks; updated with Globals & Bilateral indicators added; from Leslie Johnson, CPC
2008 ICD-9 Codes - Special thanks to Ginger Ryder, CPC
2007 ICD-9 Codes - Effective Oct. 1, 2006
2007-2008 Central Venous Access Chart - This is a 1-page chart, updated for 2007 use, of the Codes for Catheters and Devices - geared specifically for anesthesia, created by Leslie Johnson, CPC
Anesthesia Base Units by CPT (2008) from CMS
Anesthesia 101 Billing & Coding Module - Written in 2008 by Leslie Johnson, CPC, this 111-slide presentation is straight-up, easy to read and filled with examples. Offered at a deeply discounted price - $57.50. Click here for the full description & how to buy.
- Definitions of personally performed, medically directed, and medically supervised: section 50
- Definition of concurrent procedures: section 50J Anesthesia modifiers: section 50K
- Base units for anesthesia services: following section 50K: Exhibit 1
- Anesthesia and Teaching Facilities : section 100.1.2.A.4 CRNA Services: section 140
Epidurogram Checklist - from Leslie Johnson, CCS-P, CPC, this is an epidurogram documentation checklist set to AMA CPT Assistant standards. If it's in there, it's not just a fluoroscopic procedure.
Intravascular Catheter Placement from ASA, updated on September 2, 2008
Medi-Cal Modifiers (2006)
Post Op Pain Procedures in Conjunction with Anesthesia Services - from the ASA, revised & updated 9/02/2008/ Excellent article on what, when & how certain CPT codes can be reported for post-op pain and invasive monitoring (ie: Swan-Ganz).
RVU 2010 with a twist - This contains only Globals & modifier use with Status Indicator Meanings. You can tell allowed bilateral procedures, co-surgeon-allowed procedures & Global days for procedures. Just a little tool that LJ created for when you don't need the entire RVU information.
Spinal Cord Stimulator Codes, 2008 - Great coding tips from the American Academy of Pain Medicine
Transesophageal Echocardiography, Statement on (2009)
- (TEE) from ASA, updated on September 2, 2009. This contains the how, when and CPT codes for TEE.
Trigger Point Chart Excellent visual reference to the different locations of trigger points. You can also download a chart from Pressure Pointer.
Anesthesia Cheat Sheet for CPT, page 1 (2005)- by Beth Ramsey LPN, CPC from anpm List Serve
Anesthesia Cheat Sheet for CPT, page 2 (2005)- by Beth Ramsey LPN, CPC from anpm List Serve
Anesthesia Cheat Sheet for CPT, page 3 (2005)- by Beth Ramsey LPN, CPC from anpm List Serve "ASA codes not App for Mac" is from an LMRP specific to Palmetto GBA Ohio/West Virginia.
Anesthesia Cheat Sheet for CPT, page 4 (2005)- by Beth Ramsey LPN, CPC from anpm List Serve
Anesthesia Cheat Sheet for Dx (2007)- Ears/EGD/Colongoscopy/Cysto/Pain-Spine by Leslie Johnson, CPC
Anesthesia Cheat Sheet for Dx, page 1 (2005)- by Beth Ramsey LPN, CPC from anpm List Serve
Anesthesia Cheat Sheet for Dx, page 2 (2005)- by Beth Ramsey LPN, CPC from anpm List Serve
Please Use the following Cheat Sheets as a GUIDE
Female Procedures Cheat Sheet(2005)- by Beth Ramsey LPN, CPC from anpm List Serve
OB-Gyn Dx Cheat Sheet (2005)- by Beth Ramsey LPN, CPC from anpm List Serve
Pain Management / Anesthesia Cheat Sheet (2005) - by Beth Ramsey LPN, CPC from anpm List Serve
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