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CPAP or E/M: Choose Wisely to Save Those Precious Dollars

Published on Mon Nov 09, 2015

Question: A patient had a sleep study done and came to our office afterwards for an evaluation. The physician evaluated the patient, reviewed the sleep study results, and initiated CPAP. How do I report the service? Can we charge separately for CPAP (94660) or is it included in the E/M?  Oregon Subscriber Answer: You should use 94660 for the initiation and management [...]
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