Part B Coding Coach: Get Set For Fresh Edits Bundling Allergy Immunotherapy and E/M Codes

Why This Topic Matters

The update helps coders and billing staff recognize newly edited service combinations and avoid claim issues tied to bundling changes in common Part B scenarios. It is especially relevant for practices that report allergy, pulmonary, respiratory therapy, or procedure-based services.

Article Sections

1. Watch out for E/M and Allergy Code Bundling

   Discusses CCI edits affecting allergy immunotherapy and allergy testing services when billed with evaluation and management services. The section also covers the broad modifier and documentation considerations associated with these service pairings.

2. Capture Only One Code For Chest Wall Oscillation

   Summarizes edits involving mechanical chest wall oscillation and other chest wall oscillation-related services. The section explains that these services are addressed by CCI changes for the same date of service.

3. Don’t Report Drainage Codes With 49405

   Reviews edits related to image-guided fluid collection drainage and selected pleural drainage or thoracentesis procedures. The section also notes the broad modifier considerations discussed for certain drainage combinations.