Advanced Search

Pulmonology Coding Alert

Clip and Save:

Your Stress-Test Documentation Solution

Published on Thu Sep 02, 2004


                 










                      Documenting detailed pre- and post-stress test information can make or break your simple stress-test reimbursements.

The American College of Chest Physicians (at www.chestnet.org/downloads/advocacy/stress_test.pdf) offers this sample stress-test form to help you confirm that your documentation meets the criteria to bill 94620 (Pulmonary stress testing; simple [e.g., prolonged exercise test for bronchospasm with pre- and postspirometry]).
You’ve reached your limit of free articles. Already a subscriber? Log in.
Not a subscriber? Subscribe today to continue reading this article. Plus, you’ll get:
  • Simple explanations of current healthcare regulations and payer programs
  • Real-world reporting scenarios solved by our expert coders
  • Industry news, such as MAC and RAC activities, the OIG Work Plan, and CERT reports
  • Instant access to every article ever published in your eNewsletter
  • 6 annual AAPC-approved CEUs*
  • The latest updates for CPT®, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, NCCI edits, modifiers, compliance, technology, practice management, and more
*CEUs available with select eNewsletters.

Other Articles in this issue of

Pulmonology Coding Alert

View All