2019 Relative Value Guide Updates Include Anesthesia Time and Field Avoidance

While there were no changes to the CPT® codes that describe anesthesia care for 2019, ASA members and their practices need to know that the 2019 edition of the Relative Value Guide® (RVG™) includes changes on how the RVG defines anesthesia time and how it addresses field avoidance. This Timely Topic provides relevant information and background for these revisions.