A respiratory therapist provides a brief smoking cessation counseling session lasting two minutes during a patient’s outpatient visit. The provider also bills an evaluation and management (E/M) service for the encounter. How should the counseling service be reported, and is it separately billable under codes 99406–99407?
When performing an MRI on a patient with an implanted cardiac device or neurostimulator, how should code 76018 be reported if the same provider conducting the device evaluation or neurostimulator analysis programming also prepares the device for MR safe mode? Would this scenario still qualify for separate reporting of 76018, or must a different provider perform the additional preparation for it to be billed?
There is no way to sugarcoat the difficulty of drainage procedures. That is why expert guidance is paramount when facing these scenarios. When it comes
A patient with an implant requires an MR procedure. The implant must be placed into a protective mode, and detailed documentation of this process is required. Additionally, a medical physicist is involved in customizing the implant settings to ensure MR compatibility. Which CPT® code(s) should be reported for this service?
What evidence is needed to bill for codes 94667 and 94668?
A laboratory is implementing a new HPV assay that uses in vitro PCR technology to simultaneously test both high-risk pooled and individual results. As of 2025, which CPT® code should be reported for this service, and which Category III code has been deleted in conjunction with this update?
Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding has undergone significant changes in recent years, creating new challenges for medical coders, a real risk to reimbursement, and the
How should codes 94002 and 94003 be applied for hospital-based ventilation management services, and what specific components, such as ventilator setup, routine supplies, and therapist time, should be included in the charges for initial and subsequent days?
When do we report new code 0901T in 2025 and what does it encompass?
Our “Back to Basics” Series continues this week with a new installment. Moderate (conscious) sedation is a critical component of many medical procedures, ensuring patient
How does the introduction of new 2025 code 87626 for HPV testing differ from CPT code 87624, and what implications does the deletion of Category III code 0500T in 2025 have on reporting practices?
When reporting the add-on code +94781 in conjunction with 94780, what key documentation requirement must be met to ensure compliance, and why are fractional amounts or rounding up not permitted in this scenario
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