How to handle cancelled anesthesia cases

Article Overview

This article discusses how cancelled anesthesia cases are handled from a coding and documentation standpoint. It is intended for anesthesia coders, billing staff, and revenue cycle professionals who need to understand how cancellation timing, pre-operative documentation, and payer-specific requirements can affect reporting. The article covers broad guidance on evaluation and management coding, anesthesia billing scenarios, and the use of certain modifiers in discontinued or incomplete procedures.