Question:
How should codes 94002 and 94003 be applied for hospital-based ventilation management services, and what specific components, such as ventilator setup, routine supplies, and therapist time, should be included in the charges for initial and subsequent days?
Answer:
Ventilation management in the hospital is defined as a daily service. The charge generated for 94002 should account for all related cost including ventilator set-up, routine supplies, and therapist time. Charges for subsequent days (94003) should include routine supplies including circuit changes and therapist time.
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