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36.4.3.10 Multiple Procedures
When billing for anesthesia and other services on the same claim, the anesthesia charge must appear in the first detail line for correct reimbursement. Any other services billed on the same day must be billed as subsequent line items. Multiple surgical procedures billed on the same day by the same provider are subject to the multiple surgery guidelines.
When billing for multiple anesthesia services, TOS 7, performed on the same day or during the same operative session, use the procedure code with the higher RVU. For accurate reimbursement, apply the total minutes and dollars for all anesthesia services rendered on the a higher RVU code.
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