tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2019 Issue 3

Reader Question: Is Time on Your Side With CPR Billing?

Question: What are the time requirements associated with CPR code 92950? Answer: Code 92950 (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation [eg, in cardiac arrest]) involves the provision of cardiac life support including chest compressions and ventilation of the patient to restore and maintain the patient’s respiration and circulation after cessation of heartbeat and breathing. Basic CPR consists of assessing the victim, opening the airway, restoring breathing (through mouth-to-mouth, bag-valve-mask, or other methods.), and restoring circulation (through closed chest cardiac massage, for example). The CPT® book does not include any specific instruction about CPR other than the code descriptor, but there...

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