Pulmonology Coding Alert

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Remember That CPAP Management is Bundled Into E/M Visits

Question: I’m new to pulmonology coding and I’m still figuring out evaluation and management (E/M) coding. Our provider saw a patient for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) management and another chronic condition with prescription drug management. How should I report this encounter? Florida Subscriber Answer: You will only select the appropriate E/M CPT® code for this encounter. Code 94660 (Continuous positive airway [...]
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