Respiratory Question for the Week of November 13, 2023

Question:

Can code 94660 be used for subsequent management of CPAP or is it only for the initiation?

Answer:

Code 94660 may be used for the initiation and subsequent management of CPAP or BiPAP. Note that services are billed per day, not per hour, for CPAP and BiPAP.

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