Respiratory Question for the Week of January 5, 2026
Bryan Nordley
January 5, 2026
Which telehealth provisions were adopted in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) final rule for CY2026?
Which telehealth provisions were adopted in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) final rule for CY2026?
Under what circumstances can code 80051 be reported multiple times?
For proper reporting of CTA exams, there is a well-documented list of acceptable 3D techniques to satisfy the code requirement. These are 3D MIP, surface-shaded rendering, and volume rendering, as well as “other 3D techniques.” We’ve come across dictations that state 2D MIPs. Is this a type of 3D technique?
In regard to last week’s question, should a study be initiated but not completed, what modifier would we report with the code?
Can we append modifier 91 for the billing of multiple units of the organ and disease panel codes 80047 and 80048?
What are the reporting differences between new 2026 code 99445 and the 2026 revised code 99454?
Can we charge for 78999-“Unlisted miscellaneous procedure, diagnostic nuclear medicine” to reflect the administration of the radiopharmaceutical given for diagnostic purposes?
When do we report new code 99445 in 2026?
What compliance and billing challenges can arise when multiple hospital departments perform laboratory testing, particularly with point-of-care testing (POCT)? In this regard, do you have any insight into billing modifier 91?
Can you provide any insight or coding tips for codes 76014 and 76015? Specifically, can we charge 76014 for every patient with an implanted device if we must review prior documentation to determine whether the device is MRI-compatible?
When is modifier 91 applicable for testing?
What are the new category III codes effective as of 2026?
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