Pediatric Coding Alert
READER QUESTION:
Is There a Code for Probe Sheaths?
Published on Wed Jan 17, 2007
Question: We are using many covers for temperature taking and wondering if there may be an applicable code we can bill for. Answer: No specific HCPCS supply code exists for thermometer covers.
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