tci Part B Insider - 2012 Issue 38

Part B Coding Coach: Look to New Cat. I Codes for Bronchial Thermoplasty and Airway Sizing

Simplified reporting of thoracentesis all set to help pulmonology coders.If you were in the habit of reaching out for Category III codes when your pulmonologist performed procedures such as bronchial thermoplasty, airway sizing and insertion or removal of bronchial valves, you'll have a better chance of recouping pay for these services after Jan.1, 2013 as these codes got an upgrade to Category I in the CPT 2013 changes. Read on for these and other changes in the works.After Jan. 1, you'll no longer have these Category III options: +0250T (Airway sizing and insertion of bronchial valve[s]...

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