What is the duration of anesthesia time reported if the anesthesiologist documents 2 hours and 15 minutes?

The correct duration of anesthesia time is 135 minutes. In the context of anesthesia billing and documentation, the total time is typically reported in minutes for clarity and standardization.

To convert 2 hours and 15 minutes into minutes, we first convert the hours into minutes. One hour is equal to 60 minutes, so 2 hours equals 120 minutes. Adding the 15 minutes gives a total of:

120 minutes (for the 2 hours) + 15 minutes = 135 minutes.

Thus, the duration of 2 hours and 15 minutes translates accurately to 135 minutes when documented properly, which is essential for billing and record-keeping in anesthesia practice.