91065 expanded to include more breath hydrogen tests

Article Overview

This article provides a brief Medicare and CPT coding update for gastroenterology practices. It explains that a breath hydrogen test code was revised to encompass a broader set of breath testing uses, contrasts that code with an unlisted gastroenterology procedure code discussed in the same context, and notes related coverage and valuation issues raised in comments to CMS. It is most relevant to coders, billing staff, compliance teams, and gastroenterology practices tracking code definitions, coverage policy, and payment impacts.