If Anesthesia Was Provided to a Patient Who Is Not

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Short Answer

If anesthesia was provided to a patient who is not expected to survive without the surgical procedure being performed, which physical status modifier would be appended to the anesthesia code?

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Definitions:

BTU

British Thermal Unit, a measure of heat energy equal to the amount required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.

Energy Efficiency

The goal to reduce the amount of energy required to provide products and services, aiming for sustainability and conservation.

One Million BTUs

A unit of energy equal to about 1,055.05585 joules, used to measure energy production, consumption, and heating value.

Per Capita Trash Generation

The average amount of waste produced by an individual within a specified area or community.