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Get Specific When Describing Pulmonary Function Tests

Published on Tue Feb 11, 2020

Question: If we perform pulmonary function tests (PFTs) and spirometry at the hospital, which code should we report? And should we append a modifier? Arizona Subscriber Answer: There is no CPT® code for pulmonary function tests. You should code for the specific tests the pulmonologist administered to the patient. When the physician interprets the tests from a pulmonary function lab not owned [...]
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