AAPC CPC 2017Chapter 16 Test Review EXPERT VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES INCLUDED. GUARANTEED A GRADE.

Question 1_4 out of 4 points A 22 year-old patient who has severe medical problems is placed under general anesthesia by an anesthetist for a service not usually requiring anesthesia. What modifier would be appended to the service? Selected Answer: b. 23 Correct Answer: b. 23 Response Feedback: Rationale: In the CPT® codebook go to Appendix A – Modifiers. Review the modifiers to determine that modifier 23 is reported to indicate a procedure not usually requiring anesthesia (either none or local) but due to unusual circumstances general anesthesia is necessary.  Question 2_4 out of 4 points What modifier is used for medically-directed CRNA services? Selected Answer: b. QX Correct Answer: b. QX Response Feedback: Rationale: In the HCPCS Level II codebook look for where the modifiers are listed and refer to modifier QX. QX is the correct modifier for CRNA services when medically directed by a physician.  Question 3_4 out of 4 points What is the anesthesia code for a tubal ligation? Selected Answer: b. 00851 Correct Answer: b. 00851 Response Feedback: Rationale: In the CPT® Index, look for Anesthesia/Fallopian Tube/Ligation or Anesthesia/Tubal Ligation which directs you to 00851. Review the code in the numeric section to determine that 00851 describes the procedure.  Question 4_4 out of 4 points Report the appropriate anesthesia code for an obstetric patient who had a planned general anesthesia for cesarean hysterectomy.