Medicine: Pulmonary (Q&A) (May 2015)

May 2015 page 11-end Medicine: Pulmonary Question: What is the appropriate code to report the reassessment of the cardio/respiratory responses of neonates who were placed in a car seat or car bed upon discharge from the hospital and then brought back several months later for a re-check? Answer: Code 94799, Unlisted pulmonary service or procedure, may be used to report the reassessment of cardio/respiratory responses of infants. When reporting an unlisted code to describe a procedure or service, it is necessary to submit supporting documentation (eg, a procedure report) along with the claim to provide an adequate description of...

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Article Overview

This article reviews select CPT coding questions in a pulmonary medicine Q&A format from May 2015. It is useful for coders, billing staff, and compliance reviewers who need to understand the scope of guidance discussed for neonatal respiratory reassessment and related procedure reporting topics. The article focuses on practical coding clarification and documentation considerations without serving as a comprehensive coding guide.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers determine whether the article contains the type of CPT guidance they need, especially for pulmonary coding questions that intersect with neonatal testing and procedural reporting.

Article Sections

  1. May 2015 page 11-end

    Introduces the Q&A content for the issue and frames the pulmonary coding topics covered in the article.

What You Will Learn

  • What kinds of pulmonary coding questions are addressed in this May 2015 Q&A article.
  • How the article frames documentation and reporting considerations for selected procedures.
  • Which general coding topics are discussed for neonatal reassessment and ear-related repair services.
  • The scope of guidance provided in a CPT Assistant pulmonary medicine Q&A format.

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing staff
  • Compliance professionals
  • Healthcare reimbursement reviewers
  • Pulmonary practice administrators

Codes Discussed

Modifiers Discussed


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