tci E/M Coding Alert - 2022 Issue Q3

Reader Questions: Include Education in E/M Selection for This Encounter

Question: Could you explain autogenic drainage? I believe it is a method for improving lung function for cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. Minnesota Subscriber Answer: Autogenic drainage, or self-drainage, is a method of helping move mucus from the patient’s airways. A respiratory therapist teaches the patient how to control their breathing, so they can use different breathing speeds to unstick, collect, and evacuate the mucus from their lungs. The goal of autogenic drainage is to achieve the highest possible expiratory airflow in the different branches of the airways. By using different lung volumes, the process helps mobilize the secretions...

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