AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 131

A patient is taken to the radiology department for a radiological cardiac catheterization. An acute MI of the left anterior descending coronary artery is found. The cardiologist performs a suction thrombectomy, followed by atherectomy and a stent to the artery. A CRNA provides MAC for this patient, who is status P5.
What code/modifier combination would you report for the services of the CRNA?

Answer options

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as it includes the appropriate code for monitored anesthesia care (01925) with the modifiers indicating a CRNA (QZ) and the patient's status (P5). Options B and C do not use the correct code for MAC, while option D lacks the necessary QS modifier that indicates the type of anesthesia provided.