General Question for the Week of July 28, 2025
Bryan Nordley
July 28, 2025
For billing chemotherapy infusions, what determines the selection of the primary code?
For billing chemotherapy infusions, what determines the selection of the primary code?
Can we bill 94664 for patients who are already using devices to administer treatments at home?
A cytotechnologist uses a liquid-based preparation technique involving both concentration and enrichment of the cytology specimen, beyond simple concentration alone. Which code should be reported for this enhanced method?
What codes are reportable for spirometry tests and measurements performed on an infant or child through 2 years of age?
What time can be used for infusion stop if the patient is in the clinic and has a negative reaction requiring inpatient admission?
When it comes to radiation oncology coding, the clinical treatment planning process isn’t just technical—it’s critical, with complex nuances that may spell trouble for coders
What documentation issue can jeopardize code assignment for IV infusions initiated outside the observation unit?
Do codes 95816, 95819, and 95822 include defined time limits for routine EEG recordings?
What is duplicate billing, and how does it occur?
We are a hospital-based laboratory. Can we charge Medicare for handling fees to send samples to a reference lab using code 99001?
Do codes 95816 and 95819 include hyperventilation and/or photic stimulation?
How should the sequential administration of a substance lasting longer than 15 minutes be charged?
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