Discuss AAPC CPC Exam Topic 13 Question 62

A patient who is 37 weeks' gestation is admitted to labor and delivery for a cesarean delivery. An external cephalic version was performed successfully several days ago and she now presents in labor, fully dilated, and the fetus has returned to a footling presentation.

What anesthesia code is reported?

A01960

B01967

C01958

D01961

Suggested Answer: D

To determine the correct anesthesia code for a cesarean delivery with specific conditions, we review the following codes:

01961 is defined as 'Anesthesia for cesarean delivery only,' which aligns with this scenario, as the patient is admitted for a cesarean section.

01960 refers to anesthesia for a vaginal delivery, which does not apply here as the delivery is via cesarean.

01967 is for 'Anesthesia for planned vaginal delivery,' which also does not apply due to the cesarean route.

01958 is used for planned vaginal delivery that may involve a complicated scenario, but since the procedure is a cesarean section, this code is not appropriate.

Given that the patient is in labor for a cesarean section and has had a previous external cephalic version, 01961 is the correct answer.

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22 comments · newest first

France 2 days ago

I’m leaning towards A) 01960. It’s a common code for cesarean.

Daren 7 days ago

I think it's B) 01967. It fits the scenario.

Fausto 12 days ago

I’m confused. Why not A) 01960? It’s a common choice for C-sections.

Tenesha 17 days ago

I agree with Adela. B) 01967 makes sense for this case.

Tom 23 days ago

D) 01961 could be right. It’s for footling presentations.

Aliza 28 days ago

I feel unsure. Maybe C) 01958? It covers anesthesia for labor.

Shenika 1 month ago

I’m leaning towards A) 01960. It seems more appropriate for a cesarean.

Adela 1 month ago

I think the answer is B) 01967. It fits the scenario.

Stanton 1 month ago

I had no idea footling presentations changed the code!

Alica 2 months ago

Definitely B) 01967, that's the standard for this situation.

Harrison 2 months ago

Wait, isn't 01960 for a different scenario?

Carla 2 months ago

I disagree, I believe it's C) 01958.

Ronny 2 months ago

I think the answer is B) 01967 for the footling presentation.

Sue 2 months ago

I thought 01961 was for something else, not this case.

Truman 2 months ago

Definitely going with C) 01958.

Leatha 3 months ago

Wait, footling presentation after ECV? That's unusual!

Gwen 3 months ago

I disagree, I believe it's A) 01960.

Fidelia 3 months ago

I think it's B) 01967 for the anesthesia code.

Davida 3 months ago

I feel like 01967 might be the right choice since it’s for complicated deliveries, but I need to double-check the details.

Blair 3 months ago

If I recall correctly, 01960 is for a cesarean delivery, but I'm not sure if it covers footling specifically.

Tasia 4 months ago

I think we practiced a similar question about anesthesia for cesarean deliveries, and I want to say it was related to the type of presentation.

Clare 5 months ago

I remember discussing anesthesia codes in class, but I'm not entirely sure which one applies to a footling presentation.

AAPC CPC Exam - Topic 13 Question 62 Discussion