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What physical status modifier best describes a patient who has a severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life?
P4
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Rationale: Review the Anesthesia Guidelines in the CPT® codebook to determine that the Physical Status modifier P4 is the correct choice. Note: Medicare does not recognize physical status modifiers for additional payment.
What modifier is used for medically-directed CRNA services?
QX
Response Feedback:
Rationale: In the HCPCS Level II codebook look for where the modifiers are listed and refer to modifier QX. QX is the correct modifier for CRNA services when medically directed by a physician.
What is the anesthesia code for a cast application to the wrist?
01860
Response Feedback:
Rationale: In the CPT® Index for Anesthesia/Cast Application/Forearm, Wrist and Hand which directs you to 01860. Verify code selection in the numeric section.
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What physical status modifier best describes a patient who has a severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life?
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P4
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Rationale: Review the Anesthesia Guidelines in the CPT® codebook to determine that the Physical Status modifier P4 is the correct choice. Note: Medicare does not recognize physical status modifiers for additional payment.
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What modifier is used for medically-directed CRNA services?
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QX
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Rationale: In the HCPCS Level II codebook look for where the modifiers are listed and refer to modifier QX. QX is the correct modifier for CRNA services when medically directed by a physician.
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What physical status modifier best describes a patient who has a severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life?
P4
Response Feedback:
Rationale: Review the Anesthesia Guidelines in the CPT® codebook to determine that the Physical Status modifier P4 is the correct choice. Note: Medicare does not recognize physical status modifiers for additional payment.
What modifier is used for medically-directed CRNA services?
QX
Response Feedback:
Rationale: In the HCPCS Level II codebook look for where the modifiers are listed and refer to modifier QX. QX is the correct modifier for CRNA services when medically directed by a physician.
What is the anesthesia code for a cast application to the wrist?
01860
Response Feedback:
Rationale: In the CPT® Index for Anesthesia/Cast Application/Forearm, Wrist and Hand which directs you to 01860. Verify code selection in the numeric section.
A 22 year-old patient who has severe medical problems is placed under general anesthesia by an anesthetist for a service not usually requiring anesthesia. What modifier would be appended to the service?
23
Response Feedback:
Rationale: In the CPT® codebook go to Appendix A - Modifiers. Review the modifiers to determine that modifier 23 is reported to indicate a procedure not usually requiring anesthesia (either none or local) but due to unusual circumstances general anesthesia is necessary.