Anesthesia Quiz

Regional anesthesia numbs a small area, such as a finger or toe, and occurs when an anesthetic agent is applied topically to the skin or injected subcutaneously

• True

• False

In the hospital setting, anesthesia codes are reported because these codes represent the professional services provided by the anesthesiologist or CRNA.

• True

• False

General anesthesia alters the patient’s perception and affects the whole body, causing a loss of consciousness.

• True

• False

What is the Anesthesia code for arthroscopic procedure of hip joint?

• 01200

• 01202

• 01210

• 01220

Which CPT modifiers is NOT used for anesthesia services

• 22

• 51

• 23

• 47

Anesthesia services are performed by anesthesiologists and CRNAs.

• True

• False

The following HCPCS Level II modifiers are use with procedure codes to identify the exact nature of the service provided: QK, AA, AD,G8

• True

• False

To calculate the reimbursement amount for professional anesthesia services, the following formula is commonly used by third-party payers, Basic Value = Time Units = Modifying Units = Total Units x Conversion Factor = Total Reimbursement Amount?

• True

• False

Codes 99155 to 99157 are reported for moderate sedation provided by a physician who is also performing the service for which the conscious sedation is being provided.

• True

• False

Code 00102 for is for an Abbe-Estlander procedure?

• True

• False