Pulmonology Coding Alert
Reader Question:
Inhalant Administration
Published on Sat Dec 01, 2001
Question: How should I code differences between administration of an aerosol inhalant and administration of a metered-dose inhalant?
New York Subscriber
Answer: Code 94640 (nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction) is for either form of administration that is for care of the patient with an acute airway obstruction such as asthma or croup. The physician may order either one to treat an acute broncho-spasm, but because its for the same purpose, use the same procedure code.
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