Medicine/Special Otorhinolarygolic Service (March 2009)

March 2009 page 11a Medicine: Special Otorhinolarygolic Service, 92506, modifer 52 (Q&A) Question: Is it appropriate to report code 92506, Evaluation of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorder with modifier 52, Reduced services, for an assessment that includes only a voice assessment? Answer: Yes. A voice evaluation is reported with CPT code 92506. Modifier 52 is not necessary in this instance. Code 92506 is used to report evaluation of speech or voice production, receptive language, and expressive language abilities. The tests may examine speech sound production, articulatory movements of oral musculature, the patient's ability to understand...

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Article Overview

This article reviews a CPT Assistant Q&A from March 2009 focused on a special otorhinolaryngologic service and how it relates to speech-language pathology evaluation. It is useful for coders, billers, and clinicians who work with communication-disorder assessments and need to understand the scope of the guidance discussed in the article. The content provides general context about evaluation components, clinical assessment approaches, and the coding topic addressed in the Q&A without reproducing the full premium discussion.

Why This Topic Matters

This matters because it helps readers identify whether the article applies to speech-language evaluation services and related CPT coding questions. It also provides context around how the service is framed within professional assessment practices and modifier usage.

Article Sections

  1. March 2009 page 11a

    Introductory publication reference for the Q&A topic and the service area discussed in the article.

  2. Medicine: Special Otorhinolarygolic Service, 92506, modifer 52 (Q&A)

    The question-and-answer discussion addresses a coding scenario involving a speech and language evaluation service and related modifier usage. It also places the service within broader speech-language pathology assessment practices.

What You Will Learn

  • The general subject of the CPT Assistant Q&A discussed in the article
  • How the article frames a speech and language evaluation service within clinical assessment
  • The broader context of modifier-related coding discussion for this service area
  • What kinds of assessment areas are associated with the topic covered by the article

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing and reimbursement staff
  • Speech-language pathologists
  • Practice administrators
  • Compliance staff

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