Question:
Can we bill separately for the pulse oximetry procedures when trying to determine oxygen saturation levels?
Answer:
Do not bill separately for the pulse oximetry procedures when performed to determine oxygen saturation levels. In addition, the American Medical Asscoaition (AMA) states that codes 94452 and 94453 should not be billed together nor in conjunction with 94760 or 94761.
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