Concurrency involves the practice of documenting overlapping medical services. In medical billing, especially in the anesthesia industry, a concurrency is created when an anesthesia provider, such as an anesthesiologist, is personally providing anesthesia care for more than one patient at the same time. This concept is important in anesthesia billing and compliance, as it affects how services are documented and reimbursed in medical billing. Understanding concurrency in medical billing ensures accurate documentation and compliance.
Concurrency Limits: Navigating concurrency in medical billing requires knowledge of these limits.
- A single anesthesiologist working alone can only be responsible for one case at a time.
- A single CRNA, either working alone or under medical direction can only be responsible for one case at a time.
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