Anesthesiology deals with the total perioperative care of patients before, during, and after
surgery, with Revenue Cycle Management being a crucial aspect.
The core element of the specialty is the use of anesthesia and anesthetics to safely support the
vital functions of a patient through the perioperative period.
The role of an anesthesiologist is to administer the right dosage of drugs so that the patient
does not feel any pain or regain consciousness during surgery, while also ensuring effective
Revenue Cycle Management. They are also
responsible for waking the patient post-surgery. They monitor the patient’s vitals keenly during
surgery and alter the dosage administered accordingly.
Components of Anesthesia Billing,
intertwined with effective Revenue Cycle Management, can become complicated as it requires
documentation of a high number of records, such as:
The pre-operative review consists of the patient’s and their family’s
medical history, drug, or tobacco habits that have to be taken into account while calculating
the required dosage of anesthetics.
The Anesthesia sheet involves the documentation of the following:
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Base Units: The complexity and skills involved in delivering the services
form the Base Units.
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Time Units: This is the time spent with the patient administering the
anesthetic or monitoring the patient’s condition before, after, or during the surgery.
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Modifiers: These modifiers are essential for clarifying whether an
anesthesia
procedure was personally performed, medically directed, or medically supervised by an
anesthesiologist.
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Formula: (Base Units + Time Units + Modifiers) x Conversion Factor =
Anesthesia Reimbursement
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Post-operative Review. The post-operative review consists of records that state that the
patient
has not suffered any complications due to the anesthetic administered, emphasizing the
importance of effective Revenue Cycle Management.
The success of an anesthesiology service largely depends on its ability to generate & collect
revenue through efficient Revenue Cycle Management. The ingredients for successful
anesthesia billing include an experienced and trained revenue cycle team, specialty-specific
billing software, and compliant billing
practices. Outsourcing your billing & coding needs will help shift your focus to offering
improved patient care with enhanced Revenue Cycle Management.
Nohitatu consists of a team of experts who receive specialized training in
billing for anesthesiology services, ensuring seamless Revenue Cycle Management throughout
the process.