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AMA CPT® Assistant - 1999 Issue 4 (April)
Evaluation and Management (Q&A) (April 1999)
April 1999 page 11a
Coding Consultation
Evaluation and Management (Q&A)
Question
What is the appropriate code assignment for performance of peak flow rate measurement?
AMA Comment
From a CPT coding perspective when performed, peak flow rate is an inherent part of the evaluation and management examination, and is not separately reported.
Evaluation and Management (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 1999; April 1999 page 11a
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