Question:

What code do we use to bill Medicare for demonstration of a nebulizer or inhaler device or for demonstrating chest-percussion techniques?

Answer:

For demonstration and evaluation of an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or IPPB device, assign the following CPT® code:

94664 Demonstration and/or evaluation of patient utilization of an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or IPPB device

When providing instruction and demonstrating techniques for manual manipulation of the chest wall, report the following code:

94667 Manipulation chest wall, such as cupping, percussing, and vibration to facilitate lung function; initial demonstration and/or evaluation

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn

CPT® copyright 2024 American Medical Association (AMA). All rights reserved.

Fee schedules, relative value units, conversion factors and/or related components are not assigned by the AMA, are not part of CPT, and the AMA is not recommending their use. The AMA does not directly or indirectly practice medicine or dispense medical services. The AMA assumes no liability for data contained or not contained herein.

CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.

Celebrate Lab Week with MedLearn! Sign up to win one year of our Laboratory All Access Pass! Click here to learn more →

CYBER WEEK IS HERE! Don’t miss your chance to get 20% off now until Dec. 2 with code CYBER24