Respiratory Question for the Week of March 31, 2025
Bryan Nordley
March 31, 2025
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Do you have any tips when reporting 94726 in conjunction with other codes?
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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?
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?
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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?
Besides a basic 2D echocardiogram of the fetal heart with Doppler pulsed wave, what additional procedure may be performed and assigned code 93325?
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A technologist performs an EEG study that was intended to include sleep recording. Despite multiple attempts, the patient did not achieve sleep. Which CPT code should be reported for this study?
When is 81528 covered by Medicare part B?
Can we report 93970 when performing ablation services of varicose veins in the same surgical field utilizing mechanochemical (MOCA) ablation?
When reporting HCPCS code G0498, which facility is responsible for billing, and what services are included in its reimbursement?
When both qualitative and quantitative antibody tests are performed on the same specimen, should both tests be billed separately, or is only one reportable?
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