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Correction:

Code 94640, Not 94960, for Nebulizers

Published on Sun Oct 01, 2000

In the September 2000 issue of Pediatric Coding Alert, the article Get Proper Reimbursement for Multiple Nebulizer Treatments mistakenly said, If a child needs repeat treatment because the first didnt work, you should use 94960 again with modifier -76 (repeat procedure by same physician). The article should have said, If a child needs repeat treatment because the first didnt work, you should use CPT 94640 again with modifier -76 (repeat procedure by same physician).
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