Reader Question:
CPAP for Sleep Apnea
Published on Thu Mar 01, 2001
Question: I prescribe CPAP to my patients with sleep apnea. Can I bill 94660? When and how often? Also, regarding 94664, does this apply to only nebulizer or metered-dose inhaler or both?
Maryland Subscriber
Answer: Code 94664 (aerosol or vapor inhalations for sputum mobilization, bronchodilation, or sputum induction for diagnostic purposes; initial demonstration and/or evaluation) applies to both. It can be billed only once per patient. Additional instances of instruction fall under 94665 ( subsequent).
You can bill 94660 (continuous positive airway pressure ventilation [CPAP], initiation and management), but not on the same day as your evaluation and management (E/M) charge. Carriers often operate under the guideline that the E/M charge would be the code to pay. Check with your local carrier to get confirmation.
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