Final answer:
The correct answer is D. None of the above, since none of the provided qualifying circumstances for reporting separate anesthesia codes apply to a 67-year-old undergoing re-operation after coronary bypass surgery.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks which of the following qualifying circumstances for anesthesia can be reported separately for a 67-year-old patient undergoing re-operation after a coronary bypass. The qualifying circumstances here likely refer to additional procedural codes that would account for specific challenges or requirements associated with the patient's anesthesia due to their age or the complexity of the surgery.
Looking at the options provided:
A. +99100 is an anesthesia code for patients of extreme age, under one year or over 70. Since the patient is 67, this does not apply.
B. +99116 is used for anesthesia complicated by utilization of total body hypothermia, which is not mentioned in the scenario.
C. +99135 is for anesthesia complicated by controlled hypotension, also not mentioned in the scenario.
D. None of the above would be the correct answer because none of the specified circumstances for separate reporting are applicable to this patient who is 67 (not over 70) and no complications that require controlled hypotension or hypothermia are indicated.