tci Part B Insider - 2015 Issue 6

Pulmonology Coding: 4 Tips Lead You to VQ Study Reimbursement Every Time

Look for references to “inhalation” or “gases” for vent study documentation. When your pulmonologist attends to a patient with suspected pulmonary embolism, she may order a ventilation/perfusion scan (or VQ study) to confirm the diagnosis. To arrive at an accurate code for the encounter, you’ll need to know whether the physician provided a perfusion or ventilation service. Follow these handy pointers on lung scanning to clear coding blindspots. #1. Review the Intent of the Scan If the pulmonologist wants to learn how well a patient is getting oxygen into his blood, she’ll generally measure two...

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