All of the following are considered part of the work of an anesthesia service and are not coded separately except:

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Insertion of a Swan-Ganz catheter is considered a separate procedure and is not included in the global anesthesia service. It is coded separately because it is a specific, invasive procedure that requires additional expertise and carries its own risks and benefits, distinct from the general provision of anesthesia.

All of the Following Are Considered Part of the Work