Respiratory Question for the Week of December 9, 2024
When billing for pulmonary function tests, can code 94727 be reported alongside 94726, and with which other codes is it permissible to report 94727?
When billing for pulmonary function tests, can code 94727 be reported alongside 94726, and with which other codes is it permissible to report 94727?
When billing for pulmonary function tests, can code 94727 be reported alongside 94726, and with which other codes is it permissible to report 94727?
What distinguishes the administration of fluids reported with codes 96360 and 96361 from therapeutic, diagnostic, and prophylactic drug administration, and what level of patient risk is typically associated with hydration therapy?
What are the common reasons for payer denials of code 92972, and what documentation should providers include to support its medical necessity?
What is the purpose of the cytopathology concentration technique (CPT® code 88108), and which types of specimen samples commonly require this technique before smear preparation?
When performing a gastrointestinal motility study that evaluates both gastric emptying and small bowel transit using dual radioisotope techniques, which factors should guide the selection of CPT® codes 78265 and 78266?
In what scenarios should code C8924 be reported, and what specific evaluations are typically performed during a 2D limited contrast study of the heart?
Under what circumstances can CPT® code 36415 for venipuncture be reported separately on an outpatient claim, and how does Medicare’s OPPS status indicator Q4 impact the packaging of this service?
When performing a gastrointestinal motility study that evaluates both gastric emptying and small bowel transit using dual radioisotope techniques, which factors should guide the selection of CPT® codes 78265 and 78266?
What are the requirements for reporting CPT® code 99453 in the context of remote physiologic monitoring, and how is an episode of care defined for this service?
When should CPT code 88141 be used in reporting pap smear services, and what distinguishes it from routine screening interpretations?
When is code 88141 reported?
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