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Question 1

Which CPT code range is used to report Anesthesia services?

Accepted Answer

00100–01999

Answer

CPT codes 00100–01999 cover Anesthesia services for various surgical procedures.

Question 2

When reporting anesthesia, which formula is used to calculate the total anesthesia units billed?

Accepted Answer

Base units + Time units + Qualifying circumstance units

Answer

Anesthesia reimbursement is calculated by adding base units, time units (per 15-minute increments), and any qualifying circumstance units.

Question 3

A patient has hypertension and chronic kidney disease stage 3. How should these conditions be coded in ICD-10-CM?

Accepted Answer

A combination code for hypertensive chronic kidney disease

Answer

ICD-10-CM presumes a causal relationship between hypertension and CKD, requiring a combination code from category I12.

Question 4

Which HCPCS Level II code type is used to report durable medical equipment (DME)?

Accepted Answer

E-codes

Answer

HCPCS Level II E-codes are used to report durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, and hospital beds.

Question 5

What does the CPT 'separate procedure' designation mean for a listed code?

Accepted Answer

It is only reportable when not performed as part of a larger, more complex service

Answer

A code marked as a 'separate procedure' is routinely included in larger services and should only be reported independently when performed as a distinct, unrelated procedure.

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