General Question for the Week of April 7, 2025
How would we bill the concurrent IV administration of one chemotherapy drug and one non-chemotherapy when the drugs are given in separate bags at the same site?
How would we bill the concurrent IV administration of one chemotherapy drug and one non-chemotherapy when the drugs are given in separate bags at the same site?
What is the significance of the 2025 OPPS updates for cardiology, and how does the CMS market basket index help track healthcare inflation?
When should Modifier 73 be applied, and what conditions must be met for its use?
How would we code for a case when aspiration is performed with or without the preparation of smears on a superficial tissue, without radiologic guidance?
Do you have any tips when reporting 94726 in conjunction with other codes?
A pathology lab is performing an immunofluorescent study on a skin biopsy to evaluate immunoglobulin deposits. They’re using fluorescent-tagged antibodies for IgG, IgM, and C3, with examination under fluorescent microscopy. I understand that 88346 would be reported for the initial study, but if they also perform an additional antibody stain for fibrinogen, how would this be reported?
When reporting CPT® codes 76376 and 76377 for 3-D analysis, what key documentation requirements must be included in the radiology report to ensure accurate coding and avoid ambiguity?
Can you please explain the use and application of codes 93303 and 93304 for transthoracic echocardiography, including the imaging techniques involved and typical clinical scenarios where these codes are reported?
Can you charge an XS modifier with IVP drug administration codes?
What are the appropriate codes for ventilation management services provided in a skilled nursing facility, extended care/assisted living facility, and patient home, and how are these services billed?
When performing intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), how should CPT codes 37252 and 37253 be assigned for multiple vessel imaging, and what are the coding guidelines for imaging a bridging lesion that crosses from one vessel to another?
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