Otolaryngology Coding Alert

Vestibular Evaluation Solutions:

Recognize These Key Components And Ace Your Vestibular Evaluation Coding Claims

Call on 92540 when you should describe a test combo.If you've been confused as to whether an audio technician may perform and can report vestibular testing codes 92540-92548, you're not alone. Coders have hotly debated this matter, as well as when to report the umbrella code 92540. The good news is we've got answers to clear up the confusion. Know When To Attach Modifiers PC, TCCase 1: Your audio technician performs videonystagmography (VNG) 92540, 92543 to investigate the function of a Medicare patient's vestibular system within the inner ear. What can you charge on your claim?Solution 1: Keep in mind that audio technicians are not credentialed by Medicare, so the technical portion of VNG study should be billed "incident to" the physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant or audiologist who is supervising the audio technician. Do not assume that private payers and your state Medicaid follows the same incident to rules [...]
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