tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2002 Issue 2

Reader Question: CPR with Critical Care

Question: Is it appropriate to assign cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) codes in addition to critical care when CPR is performed?Montana Subscriber Answer: Yes, CPR (92950, cardiopulmonary resuscitation [e.g., in cardiac arrest]) may be reported separately in addition to other services like critical care (i.e., 99291, critical care, evaluation and management of the critically ill or injured patient; first 30-74 minutes; and 99292, each additional 30 minutes [list separately in addition to code for primary service]) when performed during the same encounter. Because an ED visit is considered an E/M service, Medicare and other payers may require modifier...

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