CPT - Anesthesia

Question 1

Section has the codes that anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) use when providing anesthesia for surgeries performed by other physicians.

Answer 1

Anesthesia Section

Question 2

physical status modifier” that addresses the overall health status of the patient within the Anesthesia Section

Answer 2

Physical Status Modifiers

Question 3

They determine the physical status of the patient during the preoperative evaluation and records it on the patient’s record when
Anesthesia is required

Answer 3

The anesthesiologist or the CRNA

Question 4

Physical Status Modifiers for a normal healthy patient
P2: A patient with mild systemic disease

Answer 4

P1

Question 5

Physical Status Modifiers for a patient with mild systemic disease

Answer 5

P2

Question 6

Physical Status Modifiers for a patient with severe systemic disease

Answer 6

P3

Question 7

Physical Status Modifiers for a patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life

Answer 7

P4

Question 8

Physical Status Modifiers for a patient with a moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the operation

Answer 8

P5

Question 9

Physical Status Modifiers for A declared brain-dead patient whose organs are being removed for donor purposes

Answer 9

P6