Sam Jones, a healthy 44-year-old male, went skiing and fell, injuring his leg. Sam lay in the snow for hours before being rescued. When Sam arrived by ambulance at the nearest ER, he was diagnosed with an open ankle fracture and total body hypothermia. Sam was taken to the OR for surgical repair of the fracture. What are the appropriate codes you should report for the anesthesiologist?
A. 01480-P1, 99116
B. 00486-P2, 99100
C. 01486-P1, 99116
D. 01480-P2, 99135
Answer: A
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