AMA CPT® Assistant - 2000 Issue 4 (April)
Medicine Pulmonary (April 2000)
April 2000 page 11-end Coding Consultation Pulmonary, Medicine, 94640, 94664, 97535 (Q&A) Question Can I report code 94640 more than once when an aerosol treatment is performed on the same date? When should codes 94664 and 94665 be reported? Should code 97535 be reported for the patient instruction of the respiratory equipment used in conjunction with 94664 and 94665 ? AMA Comment Code 94640 is reported for inhalation treatment for an acute airway obstruction, such as asthma or croup, and can represent an aerosol or nebulized administration of the appropriate medication, as prescribed by the physician. The term "nonpressurized"...
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Article Overview
This April 2000 CPT Q&A article addresses pulmonary medicine coding topics involving respiratory therapy services and patient instruction. It is relevant to coders, billers, and clinicians working with pulmonary procedures, E/M reporting, and same-day or subsequent service reporting considerations. The article discusses general guidance for distinguishing among respiratory therapy service categories and when related office visit reporting may also apply.
Why This Topic Matters
Pulmonary respiratory therapy services are often documented alongside other care, so clear understanding of the article helps support accurate reporting, avoid inappropriate bundling, and recognize when additional evaluation and management reporting may be relevant.
Article Sections
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Question
Introduces the coding questions addressed in the article about pulmonary respiratory therapy services, patient instruction, and related reporting considerations.
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AMA Comment
Provides the editorial guidance discussing the broad distinctions among pulmonary procedure categories, repeated service reporting, patient education scenarios, and related E/M considerations.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames pulmonary respiratory therapy coding questions
- What general subjects are discussed for repeat service reporting
- How patient instruction topics are addressed in relation to pulmonary procedures
- When related evaluation and management reporting is discussed at a high level
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Pulmonary practice staff
- Physician office staff
Codes Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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