decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 2 (February)
Transesophageal Echocardiology / TEE_and_CCI
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Article Overview
This article explains how CMS Correct Coding Initiative edits affect transesophageal echocardiography services in the anesthesia setting. It is aimed at coding and billing staff, especially those working with anesthesia and diagnostic TEE documentation requirements, and discusses general documentation expectations and edit override considerations.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers understand when TEE-related services may be impacted by CCI bundling and why supporting documentation can affect claim processing.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS CCI edits can affect transesophageal echocardiography billing in the anesthesia setting
- Why documentation of diagnostic use matters for TEE claims
- What general types of edit override considerations are discussed for TEE services
- Why some TEE services may be treated differently under bundled anesthesia edits
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Anesthesia practice staff
- Compliance staff
Codes Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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