decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2008 Issue 5 (May)
Medicare_Carriers_Manual / 4172 / 4172
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Article Overview
This Medicare Carriers Manual article covers claim processing for services furnished by certified registered nurse anesthetists and anesthesia assistants. It is relevant to billing staff, anesthesia practices, hospitals, physicians, and ambulatory surgery centers that handle Medicare claims for these services. The article provides general guidance on payment arrangements, references related manual material, and notes the effective period tied to the guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers understand the Medicare framework for submitting and routing claims for anesthesia services furnished by CRNAs and AAs, which is important for correct claim handling and compliance with older Medicare manual guidance.
Article Sections
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Ed. Note: For further information see:
A brief editorial note pointing readers to related manual material for additional background.
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4172. Processing of Claims for the Services of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists
The main manual section addressing Medicare claim processing for services furnished by certified registered nurse anesthetists and anesthesia assistants, along with the general payment context and effective date.
What You Will Learn
- The general Medicare claim-processing context for CRNAs and AAs.
- Who may receive Medicare payment for these services under the manual guidance.
- Which types of entities are mentioned in connection with billing arrangements.
- The effective date referenced in the manual text.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing specialists
- Anesthesia practices
- Hospitals
- Physician offices
- Ambulatory surgery centers
- Compliance staff
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