Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing and Therapies Services 2021 Update (December 2020)

Why This Topic Matters

Pulmonary diagnostic testing is a specialized area where CPT revisions can affect documentation, reporting, and code selection. Understanding the scope of the 2021 update helps users identify whether the article is relevant to their pulmonary, respiratory, or outpatient coding workflow.

Article Sections

1. December 2020 page 3

   Introduces the 2021 update and summarizes the scope of changes in the pulmonary diagnostic testing and therapies subsection.

2. Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing and Therapies

   Presents the revised and new services discussed in the pulmonary testing subsection and situates them within the CPT medicine section.

3. Deleted Codes

   Discusses services that were removed from the CPT code set and the organizations involved in the review process.

4. Reporting Exercise Testing for Bronchospasm

   Covers updated introductory guidance, related service categories, and accompanying notes for pulmonary exercise testing reporting.

5. Clinical Example (94617)

   Provides a representative scenario and procedure description associated with one of the pulmonary exercise testing services.

6. Clinical Example (94619)

   Provides a representative scenario and procedure description associated with the new exercise testing service without electrocardiographic recording.