Pulmonology Coding Alert
New CCIs Bring Bronchoscopy Bundles
Question: A new correct coding initiative (CCI) is coming out soon, and I heard that bronchoscopy codes are getting some tweaking. Are there any edits pulmonology coders need to look out for? Minnesota Subscriber Answer: According to the edits, the following services are bundled into 31622-31656, 32550 and 32551: • 93000 -- Electrocardiogram, routine ECG with at least 12 leads; with interpretation and report • 93005 -- ... tracing only, without interpretation and report • 93010 -- ... interpretation and report only • 93040 -- Rhythm ECG, one to three leads; with interpretation and report • 93041 -- ... tracing only without interpretation and report • 93042 -- ... interpretation and report only. -- Answers to You Be the Coder and Reader Questions were answered/ reviewed by Alan L. Plummer, MD, professor of medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta; and Carol Pohlig, BSN, RN, CPC, ACS, senior coding and education specialist at the University of Pennsylvania department of medicine in Philadelphia.
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