CPT Knowledgebase - Jan 11, 2016

The physician uses a device to perform an expired breath carbon monoxide (CO) test, which allows him to biochemically verify the patients smoking status. The device is a hand-held monitor that includes a mouthpiece and filter which is inserted onto a one-way valve to remove and trap airborne bacteria. The device monitors the percentage of oxygen carried by a smokers blood. The physicians documentation reads: CDHb: 1ppm, 0.8%. Is it appropriate to report this service with CPT code 94250, Expired gas collection, quantitative, single procedure (separate procedure)?

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