Invasive Line Placement: Separate Billing for Invasive Line Placement Requires Documentation

Article Overview

This article reviews when invasive line placement may be separately reported in the context of anesthesia and surgery, with emphasis on documentation, payer policy differences, and state law considerations. It is aimed at coders, billers, anesthesiology practices, and compliance staff who need to understand how line-placement reporting is discussed by Medicare and other carriers. The article covers broad guidance on recordkeeping, provider role attribution, anesthesia time issues, and differences among invasive access services.