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Bolster Your Spirometry Claims With Lung Disease Dx Codes

Published on Tue Nov 12, 2024

Hint: Try to specify unspecified codes. One of the most common pulmonary function tests (PFTs) is spirometry, but for pulmonology practices to receive payment for their services, more work needs to be done than just assigning the correct CPT® code. If the physician’s documentation doesn’t specify the patient’s respiratory disease or symptoms, then your claim could be denied. Learn how [...]
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