AMA CPT® Assistant - 1997 Issue 2 (February)
Medicine, 94060, 94760 (Q&A) (February 1997)
February 1997 page 10d Coding Consultation Medicine, 94060, 94760 (Q&A) Question My office has been denied payment when I bill for pulse oximetry ( 94760 ) at the same time I perform spirometry pre and post bronchodilator ( 94060 ). I think they are separate procedures. What is the correct answer? AMA Comment From a CPT coding perspective, CPT code 94760 , noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination, is not included in CPT code 94060 . Therefore, it would be appropriate to report both codes as they are separate and distinct procedures. Medicine, 94060, 94760 (Q&...
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Article Overview
This short AMA CPT coding consultation explains the coding relationship between two commonly billed medicine procedures in a specific February 1997 Q&A format. It is relevant to coders and billing staff who need to understand how the article frames concurrent reporting, bundling, and separate-service treatment in CPT guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Articles like this help billing and coding professionals interpret CPT guidance for services that may be performed on the same day. Understanding the article’s scope can support accurate claim review and reduce denials when evaluating whether procedures are considered distinct under the cited guidance.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames a coding question involving two medicine procedures
- What type of CPT guidance is discussed in the AMA comment
- How the article presents the relationship between the procedures for reporting purposes
- How a brief CPT Q&A can affect claim review and denial management
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Physician practices
- Compliance teams
Codes Discussed
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