AMA CPT® Assistant - 2014 Issue 7 (July)
Coding Clarification: Reporting Cine/Video Pharyngeal and Speech Evaluations (70371) and Laryngography (70373) (July 2014)
July 2014 page 5 Coding Clarification: Reporting Cine/Video Pharyngeal and Speech Evaluations (70371) and Laryngography (70373) CPT code 70371, Complex dynamic pharyngeal and speech evaluation by cine or video recording, is used to report a videofluoroscopic study of the pharynx and speech evaluation that assesses the movement and function of the structures of the soft palate and function of the pharynx during speech. These services are typically provided by a speech language pathologist (SLP) or a radiologist. Code 70371 should not be reported for a swallowing-function test or an esophagram. Code 70371 differs from code 74230, Swallowing function, with...
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Article Overview
This July 2014 coding clarification article explains how several CPT procedures related to pharyngeal, speech, swallowing, and laryngeal evaluation are distinguished from one another. It is intended for coders, radiology and speech-language pathology staff, and other professionals who need to understand the general reporting context, the associated supervision/interpretation framework, and why certain studies are discussed together. The article also places the guidance in the context of clinical technique and the kinds of providers who may perform or interpret these services.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate understanding of these closely related evaluation services helps reduce confusion between similar imaging-based studies and supports consistent reporting across radiology and speech-language pathology settings.
Article Sections
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Coding Clarification: Reporting Cine/Video Pharyngeal and Speech Evaluations and Laryngography
Introduces the clarification topic and frames the discussion around related pharyngeal, speech, swallowing, and laryngeal evaluation services.
What You Will Learn
- How the article distinguishes among related pharyngeal, speech, swallowing, and laryngeal evaluation services.
- Which broad clinical and imaging contexts are associated with the procedures discussed.
- What provider specialties and types of supervision/interpretation are part of the general discussion.
- How the article frames the clinical relevance and current context of these services.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Radiology professionals
- Speech-language pathologists
- Otolaryngology practices
- Physician billing staff
Codes Discussed
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