A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provided the sedation for the patient during the procedure, instead of a
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2022 8:05 am
A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provided the
sedation for the patient during the procedure, instead of an
anesthesiologist. The coder should
Multiple Choice
code the regular anesthesia code.
not report the anesthesia.
report the anesthesia as if the physician provided it.
report the anesthesia code with a modifier.
Dr. Thomas was performing a hallux valgus correction (a
bunionectomy) when the patient’s heart rate increased to a
dangerous level. Therefore, the procedure was stopped before the
surgery was completed. The coder should
Multiple Choice
report the procedure code because it was started.
report the procedure code with a modifier.
not report the procedure because it was not completed.
not report the procedure until it has been completed.
sedation for the patient during the procedure, instead of an
anesthesiologist. The coder should
Multiple Choice
code the regular anesthesia code.
not report the anesthesia.
report the anesthesia as if the physician provided it.
report the anesthesia code with a modifier.
Dr. Thomas was performing a hallux valgus correction (a
bunionectomy) when the patient’s heart rate increased to a
dangerous level. Therefore, the procedure was stopped before the
surgery was completed. The coder should
Multiple Choice
report the procedure code because it was started.
report the procedure code with a modifier.
not report the procedure because it was not completed.
not report the procedure until it has been completed.