Question

What are the more commonly used anesthesia terms? How would you define them to a patient? What are unlisted procedure codes in the surgery section? Explain in detail how they are used to code for a procedure

Answer 1

#. Commonly used anesthesia terms :-

- Anesthesia

state of unconsciousness produced by a controlled, reversible intoxication of CNS

- Anesthetist

any person trained to administer anesthesia

- Anesthesiology

the study of anesthesia

- Anesthesiologist

a veterinarian who specializes in anesthesia

- Sedative

agent that calms nervousness, excitement, and irritability

- Sedation

mild degree of CNS depression (patient is awake but calm)

- Analgesia

relief from pain and control of pain

- General Anesthesia

GA- produces loss of consciousness, given to patient throw intravenous (IV) or inhalation (mask): vital signs, heart rate, breathing rate, pulse, and blood pressure monitored

- Regional Anesthesia

nerve block. interrupts pain sensation in certain part of the body. injected into the nerve. remains conscious.

- Local Anesthesia

loss of sensation in one localized part of the body. remains conscious. injection or IV. such as dental or dermatologic

- Topical Anesthesia

uses paste or gel on specific area. remains conscious. used for skin, cornea, and mucous membranes in dental surgery

#. Unlisted procedure code - An unlisted HCPCS code represents an item, service, or procedure for which there is no specific CPT or Level II alphanumeric HCPCS code.

It provides the means of tracking and reporting services and procedures until a more specific code is established .

Examples :-

Unlisted procedure code located in the Surgical Guidelines is assigned to the Musculoskeletal system, general

20999

Unlisted procedure code located in the Surgical Guidelines is assigned to the Inner ear

69949

Unlisted procedure code located in the Surgical Guidelines is assigned to the Skin, mucous membrane, and subcutaneous tissue

17999

Unlisted procedure code located in the Surgical Guidelines is assigned to the Leg or ankle

27899

Unlisted procedure code located in the Surgical Guidelines is assigned to the Nervous system

64999

Unlisted procedure code located in the Surgical Guidelines is assigned to the Eyelids

67999