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tci Part B Insider - 2004 Issue 4
Newsbites: Carrier Considers Easing the Way for Overnight Pulse Oximetry Studies
Carriers clarify genetic testing, post-op epidural policies
If you're confused about how to bill for postoperative epidurals or pulse oximetry, then sometimes you have to look beyond your own carrier.
Many of the Part B carriers publish updates and lists of frequently asked questions on their Web sites every month. These can provide some helpful insights into tricky coding questions - or a heads up on what your own carrier may be instituting soon.
Here are some of the answers and clarifications that the carriers have published recently:
Medicare covers genetic testing (CPT Codes 83904...
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