CPC Anesthesia Coding and Modifiers 3

Question 1

What does the anesthesia modifier AA signify on a claim?

Accepted Answer

Anesthesia services performed personally by an anesthesiologist

Answer

Modifier AA indicates that the anesthesiologist personally performed the anesthesia service.

Question 2

Which qualifying circumstance code is added when anesthesia is provided to a patient who is utilizing controlled hypotension?

Accepted Answer

99135

Answer

CPT 99135 is used when the anesthesiologist employs controlled hypotension as a significant additional service during the procedure.

Question 3

A coder sees 'MAC' documented in the anesthesia record. What does this abbreviation mean?

Accepted Answer

Monitored Anesthesia Care

Answer

MAC stands for Monitored Anesthesia Care, where the anesthesiologist monitors the patient who may receive local or sedation by the surgeon.

Question 4

An anesthesiologist directs five concurrent CRNA cases. Which modifier must be appended to the anesthesiologist's claims?

Accepted Answer

AD

Answer

Modifier AD is used when an anesthesiologist medically supervises more than four concurrent procedures, limiting reimbursement.

Question 5

Which body area corresponds to anesthesia CPT codes 00300–00352?

Accepted Answer

Neck

Answer

CPT anesthesia codes 00300–00352 cover procedures performed on the neck.

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