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

Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q122: Qualifying-circumstance modifier 99135 describes anesthesia that is
Q123: Anesthesia-specific modifier QY signifies:<br>A) Medical supervision by
Q124: The acronym for the American Society of
Q125: Qualifying-circumstances code 99140 is used to describe
Q126: Removal of a flexible tube previously placed
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