CPC Anesthesia Coding Guidelines 3

Question 1

Which qualifying circumstance code is used when anesthesia is provided for a patient of extreme age, such as a neonate?

Accepted Answer

99100

Answer

Code 99100 is reported for anesthesia for patients of extreme age, including neonates and patients under 1 year or over 70 years.

Question 2

A CRNA working under the medical direction of an anesthesiologist would use which modifier?

Accepted Answer

QX

Answer

Modifier QX is used by a CRNA with medical direction by a physician.

Question 3

For anesthesia coding purposes, the total anesthesia time begins when?

Accepted Answer

When the anesthesiologist begins preparing the patient for induction

Answer

Anesthesia time starts when the anesthesiologist begins preparing the patient for the induction of anesthesia in the operating room area.

Question 4

Which anesthesia code range covers procedures on the thorax (chest wall and shoulder girdle)?

Accepted Answer

00400–00474

Answer

CPT codes 00400–00474 cover anesthesia for procedures on the integumentary system of the thorax and shoulder girdle.

Question 5

When an anesthesiologist medically directs two concurrent cases, which modifier does the anesthesiologist use?

Accepted Answer

QY

Answer

Modifier QY is used when a physician medically directs one CRNA, while QK is used when directing 2–4 concurrent CRNA cases.

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