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Question 1.

When coding for multiple anesthesia services for the same patient during the same encounter, you should assign



▸ only the anesthesia procedure code for the primary procedure

▸ the anesthesia procedure codes for each procedure

▸ only the least complex anesthesia procedure code with the highest base unit value

▸ only the most complex anesthesia procedure code with the highest base unit value

Question 2.

Which of the following is NOT considered a challenge when coding anesthesia services?



▸ anesthesiologists charge different hourly rates

▸ assignment of BUVs to anesthesia codes and some modifiers

▸ time units can differ from one payer to another

▸ coding requirements for reimbursement can differ depending on each patient's specific situation and diagnoses
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