ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2020 Issue 21
Reader Questions: Pocket the Particulars on New PHE PPE Code
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Article Overview
This reader Q&A summarizes guidance from the AMA and CPT® Assistant on a newly introduced CPT® code related to additional practice expenses during a public health emergency. It is aimed at coders, billing staff, and practices that provide in-person services in nonfacility settings and need a general understanding of the code’s purpose, setting, timing, documentation considerations, and the types of operational activities the article discusses.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps practices recognize when the new reporting option may be relevant during a public health emergency and understand the scope of the AMA’s guidance without relying on the premium source.
What You Will Learn
- What the article says the new CPT® code is intended to address
- The general setting and timing limits discussed in the AMA guidance
- What types of practice-expense activities the article says are associated with the code
- What documentation and payer-consideration issues are mentioned
- Which AMA and CPT® Assistant source materials are referenced
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Practice administrators
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Physician office staff
Codes Discussed
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