AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 31

An 85-year-old tripped over a rug and hit her shoulder against a cabinet in her bathroom. The fall resulted in a fractured humeral head. Shoulder X-rays revealed bone fragments and the physician replaced the humeral head with a prosthesis. The patient is taken to the operating room where anesthesia is administered.
Report the CPT® coding for the anesthesiologist.

Answer options

• A. 01630, 99100
• B. 01630
• C. 01638
• D. 01638, 99100

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct CPT® code for anesthesia during a shoulder surgery involving a humeral head replacement is 01630, which specifically relates to shoulder procedures. The other options either include unnecessary codes or refer to different procedures, making them incorrect for this case.