Anesthesiology billing is one of the most intricate parts of healthcare revenue cycle management. From base units to time units and modifiers, every detail matters. Errors in documentation or coding can cause costly denials, compliance risks, and delayed payments. Our team of anesthesia billing specialists ensures precision at every step, so your practice is reimbursed accurately and on time.
Common Challenges:
Errors in time-based anesthesia coding
Incorrect use of modifiers for multiple procedures
Delays from incomplete intra-operative documentation
Best Documentation Practices:
Record accurate anesthesia start and end times (preferably in 24-hour format)
Document ASA status, anesthetic agents, monitoring, and complications
Include airway management notes and patient consent forms
Our Billing Solutions:
Accurate calculation of base + time units
Modifier expertise for anesthesia (AA, QK, QZ, QS, etc.)
Monthly audits to identify undercoding risks
Seamless EHR integration and anesthesia-specific superbill templates
Revenue Optimization Strategies:
Advanced modifier usage (e.g., 59, 76, 51) for compliance and higher revenue
Real-time reconciliation of anesthesia records with EHR logs
Pre-authorization support for procedures requiring prior approval
Denial Management:
Root-cause denial analysis with anesthesia-specific reporting
Appeals for documentation or modifier-based denials
Continuous feedback to providers to prevent repeat errors
Credentialing & Onboarding Checklist:
NPI, state license, DEA (if applicable)
Tax ID / W-9, EFT forms
Malpractice certificate
Sample anesthesia record
KPIs We Track:
Clean claim rate
Average days in A/R
Denial percentage & appeal success rate
Net collection rate
FAQ:
Q: Do you reconcile anesthesia time with EHR logs?
A: Yes. Our billing team cross-checks anesthesia documentation against EHR timestamps to ensure accurate time-based billing.
We identify your needs and devise customized solutions as per requirements.
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