If spirometry is the basic element of pulmonary function testing, what was the rationale for excluding spirometry from the descriptor of code 94618 and including spirometry in the descriptor of code 94617 ? Also, is it appropriate to report both codes 94617 and 94618 during the same session? ...
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Article Overview
This Find-A-Code article addresses a common coding question in pulmonary diagnostic testing: how spirometry relates to two exercise-related pulmonary procedure codes and whether both may be reported in the same session. It is relevant to coders, billers, and pulmonary practices that need to understand the boundaries between pulmonary function testing services, exercise testing, and documentation expectations within the pulmonary diagnostic testing and therapies section.
Why This Topic Matters
Pulmonary testing services are often performed in similar clinical settings, and correct code reporting depends on distinguishing the type of test performed and whether components are separately supported in the record. The article helps readers understand the general coding context for these services and the documentation considerations involved.
What You Will Learn
- How the article distinguishes different pulmonary testing services
- What broad factors affect reporting more than one pulmonary procedure during a visit
- Why documentation matters when multiple testing services are performed
- How spirometry fits within the pulmonary diagnostic testing and therapies section
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Pulmonary practice staff
- Revenue cycle teams
- Coding auditors
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