Multiple Choice
The key to understanding when to report general anesthesia and when to report MAC is knowing:
A) The extent of the surgical procedure performed
B) The modifiers that apply to the circumstances of the service
C) The patient's airway management
D) The specialty of the anesthesia care provider
Correct Answer:

Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q128: Per ASA recommendation, _ minutes equal 1
Q129: A female patient presents for scheduled otoscopy
Q130: Qualifying-circumstance modifier 99135 describes anesthesia that is
Q131: A declared-brain-dead patient whose organs are being
Q132: To identify that the service was provided
Q134: All forms of sedation - moderate (conscious),
Q135: A normal, healthy patient is represented by
Q136: The formula B + T + M
Q137: MAC-specific modifier QS indicates:<br>A) MAC service<br>B) MAC
Q138: Qualifying-circumstance modifier 99100 will add _ additional