Provider Training – Teaching Guidelines: Surgery and Anesthesia
Instructor
Brittany Sowards, BA, CPC, CPMA, CCC, CCVTCDescription
This 15-minute webinar explains how teaching physician rules apply specifically to surgical and anesthesia services. You’ll learn when a teaching physician must be present, how to document involvement, and how to meet CMS and payer requirements to ensure compliant and defensible billing in academic settings.
Key Takeaways
- Define teaching physician responsibilities during surgical and anesthesia procedures
- Determine which services require personal presence during key or critical portions of the procedure
- Recognize documentation requirements to reflect participation and supervision accurately
- Apply guidelines for primary vs backup physician roles and how to document each
- Implement rules for overlapping surgeries, concurrent cases, and anesthesia team models
- Evaluate compliance risks and billing nuances for teaching environments
Who this course is for
- Surgeons, anesthesiologists, and physicians working with residents in academic or teaching facilities
- Coding professionals and auditors validating surgical and anesthesia documentation
- Compliance officers, practice managers, and HIM teams overseeing revenue integrity in teaching hospitals
Why it matters
- Ensure accurate reimbursement by meeting CMS rules for teaching physician participation
- Avoid denials and compliance issues with clear, defensible documentation
- Protect your practice from audit risk by aligning billing practices with regulatory requirements
What you get
- 15-minute webinar — focused, practical content you can watch on your schedule
- Transcript & slides available for review and reference
- Insights you can apply immediately to documentation and coding workflows
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