Question 1
A 72-year-old patient with severe systemic disease undergoes a complex surgical procedure under general anesthesia. The anesthesiologist personally performs the entire anesthesia service. Which combination of modifiers should be appended to the anesthesia CPT code?
Correct Answer:
P4, AA
Question 2
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?
Correct Answer:
Report the anesthesia code for the most complex procedure with the highest base unit value.
Question 3
Which of the following is a 'Qualifying Circumstance' add-on code used in anesthesia coding?
Correct Answer:
99140
Question 4
An anesthesiologist is medically directing one CRNA for an anesthesia case. Which HCPCS Level II modifier should be appended to the anesthesiologist's claim?
Correct Answer:
QY
Question 5
A healthy 45-year-old patient undergoes anesthesia for a procedure on their lower abdomen. The CPT code for the surgical procedure crosswalks to anesthesia CPT code 00840. What is the correct Physical Status Modifier to append?
Correct Answer:
P1
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