Which Codes Begin with the Number 99 and Are Used

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which codes begin with the number 99 and are used to indicate anesthesia services provided during situations that make the administration of the anesthesia more difficult?

• A)special circumstances
• B)adjunct services
• C)qualifying circumstances
• D)physical status modifiers

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce fear, anxiety, or phobias through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation.

Behavior Modification

The use of empirically demonstrated behavior change techniques to increase or decrease certain behaviors.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic responses and anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation coupled with relaxation training.

Addictive Drug

A substance that causes dependency or addiction, characterized by a compulsive desire to continue taking the drug despite harmful consequences.