AMA CPT® Assistant - 1998 Issue 7 (July)
Evaluation and Management, 99211-99215 (Q&A) (July 1998)
July 1998 page 11b Coding Consultation Evaluation and Management, 99211-99215 (Q&A) Question If a patient presents for interpretation (purified protein derivative of tuberculin) of the results of a PPD test, is there a CPT code that I can report for this service? AMA Comment This service is considered part of the medical decision making component of a level of Evaluation and Management service. Therefore, as this would be included in the E/M service, no additional code would be reported for the reading of a PPD test. Evaluation and Management, 99211-99215 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 1998; July 1998 page...
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Article Overview
This brief AMA CPT Assistant Q&A explains a coding question related to evaluation and management services and interpretation of a PPD test result. It is useful for coders, billers, and clinicians who need to understand the general scope of the guidance and how the topic is categorized within CPT assistant commentary.
Why This Topic Matters
Articles like this help readers quickly determine whether a specific service is addressed in CPT Assistant commentary and whether it falls within evaluation and management coding guidance. It is relevant to professionals reviewing documentation and code selection at a high level.
What You Will Learn
- What type of coding question the article addresses
- How the topic is framed within evaluation and management guidance
- Whether the article is a brief Q&A-style CPT Assistant discussion
- The general subject matter covered by the AMA comment
Who Should Read This
- Professional coders
- Billing staff
- Physicians and clinical staff
- Compliance and revenue cycle teams
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Code Ranges Discussed
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