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  • 1.  vertebroplasty in the office setting

    Posted 07-05-2018 12:47
    ​Hello!

    Our group is looking at possibly performing vertebroplasy and kyphoplasty in the office setting.  We have an outpatient IR suite that we use  for vascular and spine work  and are considering expanding into the above procedures but have reservations because of the need for sedation and how to appropriately bill these procedures.  Do any of you perform vertebroplasty in the office setting and if so could you explain your set up in regards to anesthesia services?  Thanks for any feedback available.

    Josh

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    Joshua Dorsey
    Chief Executive Officer
    Radiology Associates of Northern Kentucky
    Crestview Hills KY
    614-284-1597
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  • 2.  RE: vertebroplasty in the office setting

    Posted 07-05-2018 12:53

    First, you will want to check your state laws, if you haven't already done so.  Some states have a law (advocated by anesthesiologists) that requires additional accreditation if you use moderate sedation. 

    Liz

     




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  • 3.  RE: vertebroplasty in the office setting

    Posted 07-09-2018 11:23
    We perform Vertebral Augmentation in our office setting, which has been accredited as an office-based surgery center (this is a requirement in California in order to provide any anesthesia and/or moderate sedation services). This is the only procedure we currently perform using moderate sedation (which is administered by nursing staff). Feel free to call me if you would like any additional information.

    Blair Dick
    Business Administrator
    Palm Desert Radiology Medical Group
    Rancho Mirage, CA
    760-837-8449



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