tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2012 Issue 2

Coding Strategies: Wake Up To These Deep Sedation Insider Tips

You could be coding more deep sedation services this year in the ED, thanks to recent changes. Your claims' accuracy will depend on careful documentation of the duration and level of consciousness achieved. Read on for expert advice on modifier use and payer regulations dealing with anesthesia.What's driving the trend: The advent of newer sedation drugs, particularly propofol, have led to greater sedation effectiveness and less recovery time for the patient after deep sedation, thus making the services a better fit in the ED. Increased residency training in deep sedation protocols have also contributed to the increase. Green...

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