Question 1
When coding for multiple anesthesia services for the same patient during the same encounter, you should assign
◦ only the anesthesia procedure code for the primary procedure
◦ the anesthesia procedure codes for each procedure
◦ only the least complex anesthesia procedure code with the highest base unit value
◦ only the most complex anesthesia procedure code with the highest base unit value
Question 2
Which of the following is NOT considered a challenge when coding anesthesia services?
◦ anesthesiologists charge different hourly rates
◦ assignment of BUVs to anesthesia codes and some modifiers
◦ time units can differ from one payer to another
◦ coding requirements for reimbursement can differ depending on each patient's specific situation and diagnoses