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Article Overview

This short article addresses a common anesthesia billing question involving shared participation by multiple clinicians in a surgical case. It explains the general approach practices use for billing the service, notes an exception when providers perform separate functions at the same time, and emphasizes the importance of documentation. The piece is useful for anesthesia coders, billers, and practice staff who handle complex surgical cases and need to understand how to apply general billing guidance.