Anesthesia Coding and Modifiers Flashcards
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What does the anesthesia modifier AA signify on a claim?
Answer: Anesthesia services performed personally by an anesthesiologist
Modifier AA indicates that the anesthesiologist personally performed the anesthesia service.
Which qualifying circumstance code is added when anesthesia is provided to a patient who is utilizing controlled hypotension?
Answer: 99135
CPT 99135 is used when the anesthesiologist employs controlled hypotension as a significant additional service during the procedure.
A coder sees 'MAC' documented in the anesthesia record. What does this abbreviation mean?
Answer: Monitored Anesthesia Care
MAC stands for Monitored Anesthesia Care, where the anesthesiologist monitors the patient who may receive local or sedation by the surgeon.
An anesthesiologist directs five concurrent CRNA cases. Which modifier must be appended to the anesthesiologist's claims?
Answer: AD
Modifier AD is used when an anesthesiologist medically supervises more than four concurrent procedures, limiting reimbursement.
Which body area corresponds to anesthesia CPT codes 00300–00352?
Answer: Neck
CPT anesthesia codes 00300–00352 cover procedures performed on the neck.
What ASA physical status modifier is assigned to a healthy patient with no systemic disease?
Answer: P1
ASA P1 denotes a normal healthy patient with no organic, physiologic, or psychiatric disturbance.
When billing for an obstetric patient receiving epidural anesthesia for labor and delivery, which CPT code is most appropriate?
Answer: 01967
CPT 01967 covers neuraxial labor analgesia/anesthesia for planned vaginal delivery.