Title: Module 3 Introduction: (CU2 M3) Anesthesia
Course: SkillsCom CRS 210 14.0 > Section: Credit Unit 2 Module 3

By now, you have started to get the hang of studying how to code for different body systems! How does learning how to code for Anesthesia terms and procedures sound as the next stop in your journey of learning the medical coding language?

The American Academy of Professional Coders (2014) stated that:

This chapter includes information necessary to understand correct anesthesia coding. Anesthesia codes take up only a few pages in CPT®, but coding guidelines for anesthesia services are unique. Note also, anesthesia providers are not limited strictly to reporting anesthesia codes 00100–01999 (p. 523).

American Academy of Professional Coders. (2014). Medical Coding Training: CPC ® (13th ed.). Salt Lake City, UT: Author.

Module Outcomes:

- Understand anesthesia coding guidelines.
- Define key terms related to anesthesia.
- Understand how anatomy applies to anesthesia coding.
- Recognize acronyms for anesthesia coding.
- Identify when other services may be billed in conjunction with anesthesia.
- Distinguish between anesthesia services and moderate sedation.
- Know which HCPCS Level II modifiers are appropriate.