AMA CPT® Assistant - 2010 Issue 8 (August)
Medicine: Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures (Q&A) (August 2010)
August 2010 page 13a Medicine: Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures Question: If a physician performs a 2-hour and 30-minute functional cortical and subcortical mapping by stimulation and recording of electrodes on the brain surface, is it appropriate to report code 95961 , Functional cortical and subcortical mapping by stimulation and/or recording of electrodes on brain surface, or of depth electrodes, to provoke seizures or identify vital brain structures; initial hour of physician attendance , for the initial hour, and code 95962 , Functional cortical and subcortical mapping by stimulation and/or recording of electrodes on brain surface, or of depth electrodes, to provoke seizures...
Subscribe or sign in to view the full article.
Article Overview
This article is a short coding Q&A from CPT Assistant that addresses neurology and neuromuscular procedure reporting. It discusses how time is applied to a functional cortical and subcortical mapping service and clarifies the general issue of reporting initial and additional time-based units. It is intended for coding professionals who work with CPT guidance for physician attendance and procedure timing.
Why This Topic Matters
Time-based CPT reporting can change how a service is reported and affect claim accuracy. This Q&A helps coders and clinicians understand the topic at a high level before applying the full guidance in the premium article.
What You Will Learn
- How this CPT Assistant Q&A addresses neurology and neuromuscular procedure reporting
- How the article frames time-based reporting for a physician-performed mapping service
- How the discussion distinguishes initial and additional physician attendance time in general terms
- Why this topic matters for accurate CPT reporting of neurologic procedures
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Neurology billing staff
- Physician practice managers
- Clinical documentation specialists
Codes Discussed
Subscribe or sign in to view the full article.
Quick, Current, Complete - www.findacode.com
