• If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ & read the forum rules. To view all forums, post or create a new thread, you must be an AAPC Member. If you are a member and have already registered for member area and forum access, you can log in by clicking here. If you've forgotten the password it can be reset on our sign in section by entering your registered Email Address or Username here. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below..

Wiki Please help coding Nebulizer treatment with albuterol

Create Wiki
C

cecilia73

Guest
Messages
19
Location
fort walton beach, FL
Best answers
0
Hi everyone

I am new to peds billing and really want to code correctly. My Dr. saw a patient and billed a 99213 with dx 466.11. She also wrote Nebulizer treatment with albuterol.
Do I also bill 94640 and J7316 for the albuterol? Do I have to attach any modifiers to any of the codes?

THANKS IN ADVANCE TO EVERYONE!!!!:)
 
nebulizer

I would think it is 94644, but would double check with the nurse or doctor since I don't have the chart note in front of me.
the E/M service should have a modifier 25.
There are several codes (j7609-7613) for the albuterol, so pick the one that matches the vial and be sure to charge the proper units
 
i'll advise you like i do everyone else. every pediatric coder needs aap's "coding for pediatrics" (2013). happy coding! lburke cpedc
 
I would bill 99213-25, 94640 and then the appropriate J code. Code 94644 is used if the treatment is for an hour and that is typically not the case in the office - at least not in my office!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top