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Coding Clarification:Correction
In the November 2008 issue of CPT Assistant,
on page 5 of the article entitled Pulmonary
Procedures-Codes 94720 vs 94725, an error
was made. In the subheading "How DLCO is
Measured" the first two sentences are incorrect
and should be eliminated. The paragraph should
read as follows:
To perform the DLCO procedure, the patient is
placed in a seated position and exhales to residual
volume (RV), then rapidly inhales a mixture
of 0.3% carbon monoxide (CO), air, and a tracer
gas. Generally, 1-5% helium is added as the tracer
gas, but 0...
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This brief correction notice from CPT Assistant addresses a prior article in the pulmonary procedures area and explains that part of the earlier text should be removed and replaced. It is relevant to coding professionals, educators, and auditors who track CPT guidance updates and publication errata. The notice focuses on a clarified procedural explanation rather than a new code policy or comprehensive coding review.
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Errata in coding publications can affect how readers interpret clinical procedure discussions and supporting guidance. Tracking corrections helps maintain consistency with authoritative CPT education materials and reduces reliance on outdated or inaccurate text.
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Coding Clarification: Correction
A correction notice tied to a prior CPT Assistant pulmonary procedures article. The section indicates that a portion of earlier explanatory text is being replaced with updated wording.
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