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Hi! My name is Dianne C. Moseley. I’m a healthcare professional with over 32 years of experience in revenue cycle management. Throughout my career, I’ve worked in every area of RCM, gaining a true understanding of how each part connects to the bigger picture. I am currently certified through AAPC with my CPC, CPCO, CPMA, and CANPC. For the past 15 years, I’ve focused my expertise on anesthesia — a specialty I’m deeply passionate about. I currently work with a large anesthesia group, as a Senior Auditor serving as a Subject Matter Expert, where I focus on optimizing coding accuracy, compliance, education, and revenue integrity. My passion lies in education, process improvement and helping others to succeed. This blog is a space where I will share practical insights, tips, and real-world guidance on anesthesia coding. My goal is to make complex concepts clear, support continuous learning, and help others feel confident navigating the anesthesia coding landscape.

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  • In the Zone – December 2025

    Disclaimer:Chart Talk: Anesthesia Coding Conversations is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The content shared does not constitute legal, billing, compliance, or reimbursement advice. Coding, billing, and reimbursement decisions should be based on official sources such as CPT®, ICD-10-CM, ASA guidelines, payer policies, and individual facility policies, as well as the specific documentation in the medical record.…

  • Are You Studying for Your CANPC Certification?

    I wanted to check in with the community—is anyone currently preparing for the CANPC (Certified Anesthesia and Pain Management Coder) exam? If so, I’d love to hear from you! Studying for CANPC can feel overwhelming at times. Between mastering anesthesia time, navigating ASA crosswalks, understanding pain management interventions, and keeping up with evolving guidelines, there’s…

  • How Anesthesia Charges Are Calculated

    1. Base Units • Assigned by ASA to each anesthesia CPT code. • Represent procedure complexity. • Fixed amount—does not change with case duration. 2. Time Units • Begins when anesthesia care starts; ends when no longer personally providing services. • Most payers: 1 unit = 15 minutes. • Medicare: billed based on actual minutes.…

  • 🍁 Happy Thanksgiving to My Incredible Subscribers! 🦃

    As we celebrate this season of gratitude, I want to take a moment to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your support, your encouragement, and your willingness to follow along on my blog and personal journey mean more to me than you know. This year, I’m especially grateful for you — every…

  • Pecked by a Turkey

  • What Constitutes “Instrumentation” in Spinal Cases ~ ASA 00670

    In spinal surgery, instrumentation refers to any hardware implanted into the spine to provide stability, correction, or fixation. It is used to immobilize spinal segments, maintain alignment, or support fusion. Common Types of Spinal Instrumentation 1. Pedicle Screws 2. Rods 3. Plates 4. Interbody Devices (Cages) 5. Hooks 6. Wires / Cables 7. Crosslinks Coding Note (If You…

  • 2026 ICD-10-CM Code Updates ~ New Codes – Chapter 8 – 10

    Chapter 8 (H60 – H95) Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process Chapter 9 (I00 – I99) Diseases of the Circulatory System  I27.84 – Fontan related circulation Chapter 10 (J00 – J99) Diseases of the Respiratory System Disclaimer:Chart Talk: Anesthesia Coding Conversations is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The content shared does not constitute legal,…

  • Medicare 2026

  • NAMAS Weekly Spotlight 11.19.25

  • Hello World!

    Welcome to my blog for anesthesia coding. I am excited to be able to share with you the knowledge that I have regarding anesthesia coding and I am looking forward to learning from you as well. To get started, let me introduce myself and give you a little background. My name is Dianne C. Moseley.  I’m…