Cardiology Question for the Week of December 19, 2022
Bryan Nordley
December 19, 2022
Can we assign 37765 and 37766 per stab?
Can we assign 37765 and 37766 per stab?
When do we report modifier GX?
For continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to be covered, does Medicare require a sleep study to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) during the COVID-19 PHE?
What is the correct way to report two drugs that are administered at the same time through two separate IV lines?
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