Respiratory Question for the Week of January 25, 2021
MedLearn Publishing
January 23, 2021
What is the APC status indicator for 94016?
What is the APC status indicator for 94016?
A CT of the head without contrast is performed in the morning, and a CT of the head with contrast is performed on the same day in the afternoon. Is it correct to code this scenario using 70450 with 70460 separately accompanied by modifier 59, or choose just 70470?
Can we bill for an angiogram and catheter placement for a failed access site done during a Left Heart Catheterization (LHC)? For example, the right radial artery (RRA) access was obtained but we could not navigate the wire to the right subclavian. Right brachial artery angiography was performed through the diagnostic catheter. There was moderate tortuosity and the vessel size was small, and a decision was made to pursue a right femoral artery access. Could we bill 36140-59 and 75710-59 with LHC 93458?
Does the JW modifier policy apply to radiopharmaceutical waste?
Can codes like 87088 and 87184 be used multiple times in association with 87086?
Can we separately report selective vascular catheterization codes when performed with an EP study?
What is the new code for the exercise test for bronchospasm?
Do you have any tips on new biopsy code 32408?
Can we map the coronary sinus by contrast injection with either codes 33225 or 33224?
One of our breast-center doctors does not specify tomosynthesis in the technique section of mammograms, but tomosynthesis views are mentioned in the body of the report. Does she have to dictate them in the technique or will it be enough that it is mentioned in the body?
Can you tell me more about new ablation code 55880?
If we are using the forced expiratory volume (FEV1) from the spirogram to calculate an estimated MVV can we report code 94200?
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