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Old 05-27-2010, 01:42 PM
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If all our Dr do is read the stress test can we use the 26 modifier on procedure code 94621?
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Old 05-27-2010, 05:35 PM
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Yes, if all you are doing is providing the written interp and report, then you can code 94621-26 for the pulmonary stress testing.

Be sure you're on the right code as there is a 93015-93018 code range for cardiovascular stress testing

94621 Pulm stress test/complex, complete
94621 TC Pulm stress test/complex, technical
94621 26 Pulm stress test/complex, interp & report

93015 Cardiovascular stress test, complete
93016 Cardiovascular stress test, physician supervision
93017 Cardiovascular stress test, technical
93018 Cardiovascular stress test, interp & report
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