Respiratory Question for the Week of March 27, 2023
Is there a CPT code to report when a respiratory therapist provides instruction on how to use incentive spirometry in a physician’s office?
Is there a CPT code to report when a respiratory therapist provides instruction on how to use incentive spirometry in a physician’s office?
When are the code series 0537T-0540T reported?
For IVUS coding, what code do we report if a single pathology such as a bridging lesion crosses from one vessel to another?
Can contrast-enhanced ultrasound codes (76978–76979) be reported in addition to grayscale ultrasound codes if performed in the same session?
When should we report 88104 as opposed to 88106?
Do you have any tips for reporting vital capacity?
Are codes 96372 and 96373 affected by the determination of the primary or secondary intent of the encounter?
When do we report 37252 vs. 37253?
If the procedure described in code 93975 (Duplex scan of arterial inflow and venous outflow of abdominal, pelvic, scrotal contents and/or retroperitoneal organs; complete study) is performed, does this also include all diagnostic and routine ultrasound (US) imaging of the organ or just the diagnostic/routine US imaging of the vessels in the organ?
What changes occurred to the code description for 0016M?
What are the newest category III codes for reporting bronchoscopy with the insertion of an esophageal protection device and the inclusion of fluoroscopic guidance?
How is tocilizumab for COVID-19 reported? Can we report it in an outpatient setting?
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