Combine Audiologic Function Test Combos Into 3 New Global Codes
Published on Fri Nov 27, 2009
Avoid these 3 pitfalls for pitch-perfect claims. Tired of reporting the same code combinations for audiologic function tests? If so, CPT 2010 brings welcome relief for audiology coders in the form of three new global service codes which bundle tests typically performed together. Although this may seem like your job just got easier, you should avoid these major pitfalls come Jan. 1 -- and watch out for decreases to your bottom line. Background: At the request of CMS, the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) collaborated with the AMA to develop the following new codes: • 92540 -- Basic vestibular evaluation, includes spontaneous nystagmus test with eccentric gaze fixation nystagmus with recording, positional nystagmus test, minimum of 4 positions, with recording, optokinetic nystagmus test, bidirectional foveal and peripheral stimulation, with recording, and oscillating tracking test, with recording • 92550 -- Tympanometry and reflex threshold measurements • 92570 -- Acoustic immittance testing, includes tympanometry (impedance testing), [...]
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