A patient is taken to the radiology department for a radiological cardiac catheterization. An acute MI of the left anterior descending coronary artery is found. The cardiologist performs a suction thrombectomy, followed by atherectomy and a stent to the artery. A CRNA provides MAC for this patient, who is status P5.What code/modifier combination would you report for the services of the CRNA?
Answer(s): A
A patient presents to the labor and delivery department for a planned cesarean section for triplets. She is at 37 weeks gestation. She is given a continuous epidural for the delivery.What anesthesia coding is reported?
Answer(s): D
A 65-year-old man had a right axillary block by the anesthesiologist.When the arm was totally numb, the arm was prepped and draped, and the surgeon performed tendon repairs of the right first, second, and third fingers. The anesthesiologist monitored the patient throughout the case.What anesthesia code is reported?
Answer(s): C
A patient with malignant lymphoma is administered the antineoplastic drug Rituximab 800 mg and then 100 mg of Benadryl.Which HCPCS Level II codes are reported for both drugs administered intravenously?
A witness of a traffic accident called 911. An ambulance with emergency basic life support arrived at the scene of the accident. The injured party was stabilized and taken to the hospital.What HCPCS Level II coding is reported for the ambulance's service?
Answer(s): B
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