AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam

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A patient undergoes a surgical procedure where multiple anesthesia codes could potentially apply. According to AAPC guidelines, how should the coder report the anesthesia service?

Report all applicable anesthesia codes. Report the anesthesia code for the longest procedure. Report the anesthesia code for the most complex procedure with the highest base unit value. Report the anesthesia code corresponding to the primary surgical CPT code only.

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Report the anesthesia code for the most complex procedure with the highest base unit value.

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