You Be the Coder:
Apply Multiple Endoscopy Rule for Bronchoscopy Procedures
Published on Tue Dec 16, 2014
Question: A new patient reported to our pulmonologist with breathing problems and fever. After tests, the physician confirmed pneumonia and unknown masses in the lung. She conducted a bronchoscopy with BAL, a protected brushing, and a biopsy. Can we bill all these procedures on the same day? Can we bill an E/M for the visit? Nevada Subscriber Answer: Yes, there is no [...]