Respiratory System, 99440 (Q&A) (March 1996)

March 1996 page 11 Coding Consultation Respiratory System, 99440 (Q&A) Question If an intubation to suction meconium is performed at the time of delivery, should I report code 99440? AMA Comment If the service involves only intubation to suction meconium, report only code 31500. Intubation alone is not considered a resuscitation. Respiratory System, 99440 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 1996; March 1996 page 11 ...

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Article Overview

This brief CPT Assistant consultation addresses a respiratory system coding question from March 1996 related to delivery-room intubation and suctioning. It is relevant to coders working with newborn delivery services, respiratory procedures, and CPT guidance from the AMA. The article presents a focused question-and-answer format with commentary on how the service is categorized at a high level.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps coders understand the scope of an AMA coding response for a common delivery-related respiratory procedure and determine whether the article is relevant to newborn resuscitation and intubation documentation questions.

Article Sections

  1. March 1996 page 11

    Identifies the publication context and page location for the coding consultation.

  2. Coding Consultation

    Introduces a brief CPT Assistant question-and-answer discussion involving a respiratory system service.

  3. Question

    Presents the coding query about a delivery-related respiratory procedure.

  4. AMA Comment

    Provides the AMA’s coding commentary on the scenario in general terms.

What You Will Learn

  • The article’s general focus within CPT respiratory system guidance
  • How a delivery-related intubation and suctioning question is framed in a coding consultation
  • The kind of AMA commentary provided in short Q&A format articles
  • Whether the consultation is relevant to newborn delivery-room respiratory coding topics

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Compliance staff
  • Clinical documentation specialists
  • Revenue cycle professionals

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