[Answered]: Which statement is true regarding mechanical…

Which statement is true regarding mechanical ventilation? Option A There are only two mechanical ventilator pcs codes: greater than 96 hours and less than 96 hours. Option B Occasionally, the condition of a patient who has been on ventilation earlier in the hospital stay deteriorates and a subsequent period of mechanical ventilation may be required. In such cases, two codes should be assigned to represent each episode of continuous mechanical ventilation. Option C Mechanical ventilation and endotracheal intubation are always coded together. Option D You can always assign mechanical ventilator following a major surgery.