tci Part B Insider - 2019 Issue Q3

Part B Coding Coach: Know These Dos and Don’ts of Special Services

Plus: Three coding tips that help you go beyond the guidelines. There are six after-hours/special service codes that appear in the Special Services, Procedures, and Reports section of CPT®. Among those codes, four present coders with challenges. That’s because they rely on definitions that aren’t always readily apparent in the CPT® code descriptors or guidelines. So, to help you use these adjunct codes, here is a list of dos and don’ts, along with some pro coding hints to help you learn how and when to apply them. Do Use 99050 for Special Services Outside Regular Hours...

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