Respiratory Archives

Respiratory Question for the Week of October 18, 2021

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When should 99453 and 99454 not be reported?

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Is RPM considered a Medicare telehealth service?

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Can we report code 94200 when using the forced expiratory volume (FEV1) from the spirogram to calculate an estimated MVV?

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How are codes 95812 and 95813 used?

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Are separate procedure codes for electromyograms included when reporting 94772?

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If we perform spirometry differently than described in 94010 can we still report 94010? We still think this is the best code for the circumstance.

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Do modifiers ever replace a CPT® or HCPCS code?

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Can we use the time in and out of the department to calculate billable units of service for respiratory rehabilitation service codes?

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What is the time incriminate that codes G0237 and G0238 should be billed for?

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What should RTR therapies treatments include?