tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2005 Issue 7

Reader Questions: Subtract CPR Time With 99291

Question: Can we charge for CPR and critical care in the same encounter? I don't think Medicare will pay for both, but the physician has clearly documented his services for both.Arkansas Subscriber Answer: Yes, you can charge for both 92950 (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and 99291 (Critical care, evaluation and management of the critically ill or critically injured patient; first 30-74 minutes) during the same session. There are no National Correct Coding Initiative edits in place for this code choice, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation is not bundled with 99291 in the CPT manual. However, a recent CPT Assistant clarified that you...

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