decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2007 Issue 10 (October)
Answer_Book / Anesthesia_Services / Certified_registered_nurse_anesthetists
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Article Overview
This article covers Medicare’s treatment of certified registered nurse anesthetists and anesthesia assistants, including the basic credentialing framework, enrollment or provider-number considerations, and references to CMS policy guidance. It is useful for anesthesia billing and compliance staff who need to understand the administrative and documentation context behind these practitioner categories without relying on the full premium article.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate identification of anesthesia personnel categories and related CMS administrative requirements can affect enrollment, documentation, and payment processing. The article helps readers orient themselves to the policy references and the kind of verification information contractors may expect.
What You Will Learn
- How Medicare uses the term certified registered nurse anesthetists in relation to anesthesia personnel categories.
- The general credentialing and training framework discussed for CRNAs and anesthesia assistants.
- What kinds of provider-number and certification verification topics are addressed in CMS policy references.
- How CMS communication about recertification lists is framed at a high level.
Who Should Read This
- Anesthesia coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance staff
- Provider enrollment staff
- Medicare reimbursement professionals
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