Respiratory Question for the Week of April 22, 2024
What is the significance of using the term “first hour” in CPT code 94644, and how does this differ from other time-based codes that use the term “up to 1 hour”?
What is the significance of using the term “first hour” in CPT code 94644, and how does this differ from other time-based codes that use the term “up to 1 hour”?
What do the category III codes for digital pathology represent in 2023 and are there any new additional codes effective in 2024?
If a patient has rheumatoid arthritis and comes in for a methotrexate injection, do we use the chemotherapy injection code?
If a practitioner orders a complete abdominal echo (76700) and the patient’s gallbladder has been removed, would we then charge for a limited (76705)?
Which CPT® code range should be used to report cardiac catheterization services for a patient with anomalous coronary arteries arising from any of the following circumstances including aorta or off of other coronary arteries, patent foramen ovale, mitral valve prolapse, and bicuspid aortic valve, but are reported in the absence of other congenital heart defects?
We received a patient from the ER who presented with severe pelvic pain. The HCG indicated pregnancy, but there was no intrauterine pregnancy so an ectopic is suspected. What is the correct code for this scenario?
Can we report medically necessary hydration in addition to blood transfusion?
What are some of the key MPFS reimbursement policies in 2024 that are pertinent to cardiology?
When both an adequacy assessment and a definitive diagnosis are rendered during a cytopathology evaluation, which codes should be reported?
When should code 95813 be reported during a sleep study, and what is the duration of monitoring that qualifies for this code?
What is the typical duration of a polysomnography (PSG) procedure as described by codes 95810 and 95811?
For 2024, which code is associated with assessing the balance of estrogen and progesterone in the vaginal squamous epithelium?
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