AMA CPT® Assistant - 2010 Issue 2 (February)

Coding Correction (February 2010)

February 2010 page 13-end Coding Correction In the CPT Assistant (December 2009), the answer regarding continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and reporting of real-time monitoring when the patient owns the device, in “Commonly Asked Questions” is retracted. The article incorrectly indicated that Modifier 52 should be appended to CPT code 95250, Ambulatory continuous glucose monitoring of interstitial tissue fluid via a subcutaneous sensor for a minimum of 72 hours; sensor placement, hook-up, calibration of monitor, patient training, removal of sensor, and printout of recording. Instead, coders and billers should check with their local insurance carriers to determine how personal...

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