Pulmonology Coding Alert
Know What’s Included in the Critical Care Codes
Although there are some services that you can report along with the critical care codes (99291-+99292), others are bundled into the services. Check out the lists below to ensure you don’t inaccurately report services with critical care when insurers specifically bar you from billing them. These Services Are Included in Critical Care These Services Are Separately Reportable With Critical Care
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