AMA CPT® Assistant - 1996 Issue 3 (March)
Evaluation and Management, 99440 (Q&A) (March 1996)
March 1996 page 10d Coding Consultation Evaluation and Management, 99440 (Q&A) Question Is CPT 99440 for newborn resuscitation inclusive of all services during delivery? AMA Comment Code 99440 (revised in CPT 1996) includes only the provision of positive pressure ventilation and/or chest compressions in a neonate who exhibits inadequate ventilation and/or cardiac output. The only procedures included are suctioning (without intubation to remove mucus, blood or meconium), assisted ventilation (eg, bag and mask), and/or external cardiac massage (eg, chest compressions). Code any other life support measures separately. Evaluation and Management, 99440 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 1996; March 1996...
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