Dr. Carroll administered anesthesia to Margaret Lindler, a 41-year-old female, diagnosed with a malignant neoplasm of the uterus. Her gynecologist, Dr. Ramage, performed a vaginal hysterectomy. Anesthesia Code:

Where should you begin to look up the code in the coding manual - CPT Alphabetic Index
What is the key term - AnesthesiaWhat type of procedure - Hysterectomy
What is the approach - VaginalBegin to code the encounter
Did you verify the code in the numerical listing - Yes
Is there a symbol for this code - No
If so what does the symbol mean -
Does not applyIs there additional notation(s) - No
If so does the notation(s) apply - Does not apply
Do you need to add a physical status modifier - Yes
If so what is the physical status modifier - P3
Do you need a qualifying circumstance code - No
If so what is the qualifying circumstance code - Does not apply
Did you check the guidelines - Yes
Did you code to the highest level of specificity - Yes
What is the correct anesthesia code - 00944-P3