AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 130

A patient presents to the labor and delivery department for a planned cesarean section for triplets. She is at 37 weeks gestation. She is given a continuous epidural for the delivery.
What anesthesia coding is reported?

Answer options

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct code, 01961, is specifically for anesthesia during cesarean delivery, especially in the case of multiple gestations. The other options either refer to different anesthesia scenarios or codes that do not apply to this specific situation.