Respiratory Question for the Week of April 3, 2023
Bryan Nordley
April 3, 2023
Does 94640 cover intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV) therapy?
Does 94640 cover intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV) therapy?
What is the CPI for 2023?
If duplex exams of both an upper and a lower extremity are ordered and performed at the same encounter, would it be appropriate to report CPT code 93971 twice even though that code has an MUE of 1?
When do we report 0505T?
If hydration is ordered for 4 hours before and 4 hours after a CT scan with contrast is performed, can we charge for the hydration hours?
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