Question:
Question:
When billed with an echocardiogram, LUMASON® (sulfur hexafluoride lipid-type A microspheres) for injectable suspension code Q9950 has pass-through status and is separately paid to outpatient hospitals. When billed with liver ultrasound code 76705, will it also be paid separately?
Answer:
Answer:
The pass-through payment applies whenever Q9950 is billed, regardless of the exam being performed. The payment is for the product, not the clinical indication.