What is ASA Crosswalk?

CROSSWALK® was developed to help you code accurately and compliantly and is updated annually to ensure you have the most up-to-date information. Anesthesia coding includes many unique challenges and CROSSWALK provides the information you need to meet them.

What is the ASA RVG?

The Relative Value Guide® (RVG™) is an essential tool for all anesthesia practices. RVG provides an explanation of anesthesia coding, including definitions of base units, anesthesia start/stop time, field avoidance, reporting time for… Read More +

What is An ASA code in CPT?

CPT stands for Common Procedural Terminology and this code set is owned and maintained by the American Medical Association (AMA). Anesthesia codes – sometimes referred to as “ASA codes” are part of the CPT code set.

How is anesthesia reimbursement calculated?

Reimbursement Formulas: Time-based anesthesia services are reimbursed according to the following formulas: Standard Anesthesia Formula without Modifier AD* = ([Base Unit Value + Time Units + Modifying Units] x Conversion Factor) x Modifier Percentage.

Do you need a license to use the ASA crosswalk?

Note: The American Society of Anesthesiologists requires a distribution license for use of the ASA CROSSWALK in any product intended for distribution in the U.S. or abroad. Please direct all inquiries to the ASA Associate General Counsel at (847) 268-9191.

When to use ASA crosswalk for heart surgery?

• ASA Crosswalk Options: – 00562 Anesthesia for procedures on heart, pericardial sac, and great vessels of chest; with pump oxygenator, age 1 or older for all non-coronary bypass procedures or for re- operation for coronary bypass more than 1 month after original operation • (Base = 20)

How to buy a crosswalk or RVG efile?

Interested in purchasing CROSSWALK or RVG™ as an eFile? Contact Member Services at (630) 912-2552, M – F, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ASA offers companion electronic files (eFiles) as part of the user/multi-user agreement for CROSSWALK, Relative Value Guide and Reverse CROSSWALK.

Where can I get a copy of the crosswalk book?

Contact Member Services at (630) 912-2552, M – F, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ASA offers companion electronic files (eFiles) as part of the user/multi-user agreement for CROSSWALK, Relative Value Guide and Reverse CROSSWALK. Data may then be embedded directly into systems for fast, reliable search functionality.