Medical Coding and Anesthesia Quiz

Challenge yourself with questions on CPT codes, anesthesia techniques, modifiers, and more in this anesthesiology quiz.

#1

What is a CPT code used for in medical coding?

Identifying diagnosis codes
Describing surgical procedures
Assigning anesthesia codes
Determining insurance coverage
#2

What is the primary purpose of ICD-10-CM codes in medical coding?

Identifying surgical procedures
Documenting patient demographics
Assigning diagnosis codes
Determining anesthesia types
#3

What is the purpose of HCPCS Level II codes in medical coding?

Describing surgical procedures
Identifying anesthesia techniques
Documenting medical equipment and supplies
Assigning diagnosis codes
#4

Which of the following anesthesia techniques typically involves inhaling anesthetic gases?

Regional anesthesia
Topical anesthesia
Intravenous anesthesia
General anesthesia
#5

Which of the following anesthesia techniques involves blocking pain signals from a specific area of the body?

General anesthesia
Spinal anesthesia
Regional anesthesia
Intravenous anesthesia
#6

Which of the following anesthesia techniques involves injecting local anesthetic medication near a specific nerve or nerve group?

General anesthesia
Spinal anesthesia
Epidural anesthesia
Nerve block anesthesia
#7

Which of the following anesthesia techniques involves injecting medication into the epidural space?

General anesthesia
Regional anesthesia
Local anesthesia
Neuraxial anesthesia
#8

What does the acronym 'ASA' stand for in anesthesia?

American Society of Anesthesiologists
Anesthesia Standards Authority
Anesthetic Safety Association
Anesthesia Services Accreditation
#9

Which of the following anesthesia modifiers indicates a reduced or cancelled service due to extenuating circumstances?

QZ
QS
AA
P1
#10

Which of the following is NOT a commonly used anesthesia technique?

Spinal anesthesia
Topical anesthesia
Nerve block anesthesia
Intravenous anesthesia
#11

Which of the following anesthesia modifiers indicates a physical status classification of a patient with severe systemic disease?

P3
Q2
AA
QS
#12

In anesthesia coding, what does the modifier 'GC' signify?

Global anesthesia coverage
General anesthesia conditions
Gastric condition monitoring
General care anesthesia
#13

Which of the following anesthesia modifiers indicates a patient with a significant systemic disease?

P3
Q4
AA
QS
#14

In medical coding, what does the abbreviation 'MAC' commonly refer to in the context of anesthesia?

Medicare Anesthesia Codes
Medicaid Anesthesia Codes
Monitored Anesthesia Care
Major Anesthesia Categories
#15

Which organization is responsible for maintaining the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes?

American Medical Association (AMA)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
World Health Organization (WHO)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
#16

What is the primary purpose of the modifier 'PT' in anesthesia coding?

Indicates a patient with a terminal illness
Denotes a prolonged anesthesia service
Identifies pediatric anesthesia procedures
Designates a patient with psychiatric issues
#17

What is the purpose of the modifier 'QK' in anesthesia coding?

Indicates medical direction by a physician
Denotes monitored anesthesia care
Designates administration by a qualified CRNA
Identifies a service that is incomplete
#18

What is the primary purpose of the modifier 'AA' in anesthesia coding?

Indicates multiple anesthesia services
Denotes a procedure performed on a newborn
Designates a patient with a severe systemic disease
Identifies anesthesiologist medical direction

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