Chapter 16: Anesthesia Flashcards

(8 cards)

1
Q

General

A

Fully unconscious

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2
Q

Regional

A

Loss of sensation in a region of the body

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3
Q

Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC)

A

Service where the patient is under light sedation or no sedation while undergoing surgery
(local anesthesia provided by the surgeon)

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4
Q

Payment Concept

A

Base Units + Time Units + Modify Units

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5
Q

Time Begins

A

When the anesthesiologist starts prepping the patient

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6
Q

Time Ends

A

When the patient is placed in post-anesthesia care

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7
Q

When does time NOT start?

A

At incision

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8
Q

Moderate Sedation (common CPC trap)

A

Are NOT in the anesthesia section
(99151-99157)

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