Compliance Question of the Week – Respiratory

Can you provide an example of a mutually exclusive respiratory procedure?

Last week you mentioned that 94010 and 95070 were part of the mutually exclusive procedure policy. Can you provide a little more information about this policy?

Can code 94010 and 95070 be reported together on a claim for spirometry?

Can we get paid for submitting a Medicare claim for stationary oxygen equipment with the QG modifier AND a claim for portable oxygen equipment with the same date of service?

Does Medicare have any guidance for assigning modifier QF (prescribed amount of oxygen is greater than 4 LPM and portable oxygen is prescribed)?

Does Medicare have any guidance for assigning modifier QF (prescribed amount of oxygen is greater than 4 LPM and portable oxygen is prescribed)?

Are the CPT codes for patient-initiated spirometric recording covered by Medicare and/or private payers?

Can you provide any guidance as to when it is appropriate to assign a modifier to a CPT code for RT?

What code is used to bill Medicare for oxygen delivery in the operating room and recovery room?

Can you provide guidance on use of the new K code for CPAPs?

Is code 94680 (oxygen uptake) included in a cardiopulmonary exercise test performed to assess chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? If so, how should it be billed?

Can ventilator management codes be paid in addition to an E&M visit code?