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Training in Anesthesia Billing for Hernia Repairs

  • Claim Credits by 10/27/2028
  • Online Activity
Credits Available: CME 1

This expert-led webinar—part of the Payment & Practice Management Portfolio—is designed for beginner to advanced coders looking to accurately bill anesthesia services using the revised surgical hernia CPT codes. You'll gain a clear...  Read More +




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The American Society of Anesthesiologists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Society of Anesthesiologists designates this Other activity (blended) for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This program meets AAPC guidelines for 1.0 CEUs. On Demand product requires successful completion of a Post- Test for Core A, CANPC, CDEO, CDEI, CPCO and CPMA for continuing education units.

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  • Explain the rationale behind the new anesthesia billing guidance for hernia repairs.
  • Correctly apply the appropriate anesthesia codes for hernia repairs.
  • Demonstrate the ability to accurately identify the clinical elements needed for code selections.
Anesthesiologists, anesthesia coders, billers, hospital and practice administrators, and revenue cycle managers.
Christopher A. Troianos, MD, FASE, FASA 
Christopher Young, MD
Helen Olkaba, MS
The American Society of Anesthesiologists remains strongly committed to providing the best available evidence-based clinical information to participants of this educational activity and requires an open disclosure of any potential conflict of interest identified by our faculty members. It is not the intent of the American Society of Anesthesiologists to eliminate all situations of potential conflict of interest, but rather to enable those who are working with the American Society of Anesthesiologists to recognize situations that may be subject to question by others. All disclosed conflicts of interest are reviewed by the educational activity course director/chair to ensure that such situations are properly evaluated and, if necessary, resolved. The American Society of Anesthesiologists educational standards pertaining to conflict of interest are intended to maintain the professional autonomy of the clinical experts inherent in promoting a balanced presentation of science. Through our review process, all American Society of Anesthesiologists activities are ensured of independent, objective, scientifically balanced presentations of information. Disclosure of any or no relationships will be made available for all educational activities.
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