tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2009 Issue 2

Reader Questions: Reserve CPR Code for 'Lead' Physician

Question: When more than one physician participates in a CPR service for a patient, which code should I report? In particular, I-d like to know what I should report if the physician leads the service, and what should I report if our physician simply assists in the CPR? Montana Subscriber Answer: CPR (92950, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation [e.g., in cardiac arrest]) is a physician-performed service when the ED physician is present during the mechanical respirations and chest compressions. It consists of these functions only, and cannot be described as "ACLS protocols in progress." ACLS (advanced cardiac life support) protocols...

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