AMA CPT® Assistant - 1999 Issue 2 (February)
Pulmonary Function Testing (February 1999)
February 1999 page 9a Coding Correction Pulmonary Function Testing The Pulmonary Function Testing article that appeared in the CPT Assistant (January 1999, Volume 9, Issue 1) contained an error. An incorrect clinical vignette was printed for code 94060 . The vignette that was printed is a description of services for reporting code 94010 . Here are the correct vignettes for codes 94060 and 94010 . 94060 Bronchospasm evaluation: spirometry as in 94010 , before and after bronchodilator (aerosol or parenteral) Vignette for Code 94060 A 68-year-old woman has a history of chronic non-productive cough with wheezing. She has also noticed increasing dyspnea with...
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Article Overview
This article is a brief CPT Assistant correction related to pulmonary function testing. It explains that an earlier publication contained an incorrect clinical vignette and provides corrected vignette references for the affected CPT codes, along with a notice about the same issue in CPT 1999 Coding Symposium materials. It is useful for coders, educators, and compliance staff who track CPT errata and training updates.
Why This Topic Matters
Corrections to published coding examples can affect education, documentation review, and code selection training. This notice helps readers identify that the pulmonary function testing material was revised and where the corrected information appeared.
Article Sections
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Coding Correction
A correction notice addressing an error in previously published pulmonary function testing material. The section identifies the affected topic and the general nature of the revision.
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Notice to Symposium Attendees
A brief notice for attendees of related CPT symposium materials. It indicates that the same issue appears in companion training content and where the updated information can be found.
What You Will Learn
- What the article corrects in the earlier pulmonary function testing material
- Which CPT Assistant publication is being referenced as the source of the correction
- How the correction relates to companion symposium training materials
- Why published coding examples may need follow-up when errata are issued
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- CPT trainers and educators
- Compliance staff
- Billing and reimbursement staff
- Physician office administrators
Codes Discussed
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