AMA CPT® Assistant - 2005 Issue 8 (August)
Evaluation and Management: Preventive Medicine Services-Coding Clarification (August 2005)
August 2005 page 13 Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Evaluation and Management:Preventative Medicine Services, 93600, 93652, modifier -26 (Q&A) AMA Comment This coding clarification is written in response to inquiries regarding the Coding Communication titled "Intracardiac Electrophysiology Recording/ Pacing, Single Catheter Techniques" (CPT Assistant, April 2004). The specific excerpt in question (see page 10, Modifier Usage, in the April 2004 issue) states: "It is not appropriate to append the multiple procedure modifier 51 to codes 93600-93652. For physician reporting, it is appropriate to append the modifier 26." The inquires are in reference to the code range 93600-93652 that...
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Article Overview
This article explains a coding clarification published in response to questions about prior CPT Assistant guidance. It is useful for coders, billers, and reimbursement staff who need to understand the scope of the discussion, the cited CPT code range, and the modifier topic addressed in the context of electrophysiology-related reporting.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps readers locate and interpret a specific CPT Assistant clarification tied to earlier coding communication. It matters for professionals reviewing CPT-based reporting guidance and modifier application in physician service contexts.
Article Sections
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Coding Consultation: Questions and Answers
Introduces the Q&A format and frames the coding clarification topic discussed in the article.
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AMA Comment
Presents the AMA’s response to inquiries about prior CPT Assistant guidance and the related CPT code range and modifier topic.
What You Will Learn
- The general subject of the coding clarification and its relation to prior CPT Assistant guidance.
- The type of CPT reporting issue discussed in the Q&A format.
- The specialties and service context associated with the clarification.
- The organizations and publication context referenced in the article.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Physician billing staff
- Compliance staff
- Reimbursement professionals
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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