AMA CPT® Assistant - 2019 Issue 5 (May)
Medicine: Pulmonary (May 2019)
May 2019 page 10d Medicine: Pulmonary Question: Is spirometry (94010) a component of the pulmonary tests described by codes 94617, 94618, and 94621? Answer: Code 94010, Spirometry, including graphic record, total and timed vital capacity, expiratory flow rate measurement(s), with or without maximal voluntary ventilation), is an intrinsic part of CPT code 94617, Exercise test for bronchospasm, including pre- and post-spirometry, electrocardiographic recording(s), and pulse oximetry; therefore, it may not be reported separately in conjunction with code 94617. However, the work represented in code 94010 is not an inclusive component of either code 94618, Pulmonary stress testing (eg, 6-minute...
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Article Overview
This article addresses a coding question in pulmonary medicine and explains the relationship between spirometry and selected CPT pulmonary testing services. It is intended for coders and billing professionals who need to understand the scope of pulmonary test reporting within CPT guidance. The article focuses on procedure relationships and separate reporting considerations in a narrow set of pulmonary testing scenarios.
Why This Topic Matters
Pulmonary testing services can overlap in ways that affect code selection and reporting. This article helps readers identify which CPT services are discussed together so they can better evaluate the article’s relevance to pulmonary coding.
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May 2019 page 10d
A coding Q&A from pulmonary medicine presented in a monthly CPT Assistant-style format. The section centers on pulmonary testing services and their relationship to spirometry.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames a spirometry-related question in pulmonary testing.
- Which pulmonary testing CPT services are discussed together in the Q&A.
- The general type of coding guidance provided for overlapping pulmonary diagnostic procedures.
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Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing professionals
- Pulmonary practice staff
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