Anesthesia - CPC study UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers

Anesthesia - CPC study UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
general anesthesia - CORRECT ANSWER - affects the brain causing a state of
unconsciousness produced by anesthetic agents


regional anesthesia - CORRECT ANSWER - loss of nerve sensation in a region of the body


Spinal anesthesia, _____________ anesthesia, and a nerve block are all examples of regional
anesthesia. - CORRECT ANSWER - epidural



monitored anesthesia care - CORRECT ANSWER -



monitored anesthesia care abbreviation - CORRECT ANSWER - MAC



1) Local anesthesia is NOT reported using anesthesia codes. - CORRECT ANSWER - 2)
Local anesthesia is included in the surgical package and not reported separately.


CRNA abbreviation - CORRECT ANSWER - certified registered nurse anesthetist



AA abbreviation - CORRECT ANSWER - anesthesiologist assistant


Postoperative pain management may be requested by the surgeon and - CORRECT
ANSWER - billed separately by the anesthesiologist.



Nerve block codes are not reported separately if the block is - CORRECT ANSWER - the
mode of anesthesia for a procedure being performed.