Pulmonology Coding Alert

Pulmonology Coding:

Report Nebulizer Demonstration and Treatment Together

Question: A pulmonologist performed a nebulizer treatment for a patient’s asthma and demonstrated how to use the equipment at the same time. We filed a claim with 94640 and 94664-59, but the claim was denied. How can we correct the claim? Washington Subscriber Answer: From what you’ve explained, you shouldn’t need to report both 94640 (Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment [...]
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