Respiratory Question for the Week of September 2, 2024
Bryan Nordley
September 2, 2024
Is there a CPT® for the delivery of oxygen in the operating room?
Is there a CPT® for the delivery of oxygen in the operating room?
What codes are used to report cytopathology procedures and smears, and which codes are used for histology procedures and stains?
Why can’t we code 95180 (rapid desensitization) and chemotherapy drug administration codes together when we perform carboplatin desensitization?
What is the difference between white bagging and brown bagging regarding patient-supplied drugs?
What codes would we report for HIV-preventing screening?
Why are E&M codes 99202–99205 and 99211–99215, as well as HCPCS code G0463, not billable by the facility for services provided as part of the pulmonary rehabilitation program?
When do we report 94664 vs 94667?
Can we report 36415 for finger sticks or draw lines? What are the status indicators for this code in 2024?
We have a patient who received three hours of IV hydration. During that time, the patient received two different drugs by intravenous push. Can the entire 3 hours of IV hydration be coded with the intravenous push injections?
Can respiratory therapists bill for smoking cessation services provided with pulmonary rehabilitation?
Can an IVP be coded when a stop time has not been recorded for the infusion?
Are there still coding and compliance risks posed by COVID-19 testing and protocol? Is there a potential for audits in the future?
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