Pulmonology Coding Alert

Improve supply payback with 5 requirements. You might think that you can use 99070 as a catchall supply reimbursement code. The real trick is to stay away from it as much as possible and open your doors to other, more specific supply codes. When you are tempted to put forth 99070, make sure you verify the following checklist first. Checklist 1: Service in Office Setting Includes Supply You can bill 99070 (Supplies and materials [except spectacles], provided by the physician over and above those usually included with the office visit or other services rendered [list drug, supplies, or materials provided]) only if you incurred an uncompensated cost in an office setting (POS 11). For instance, if your pulmonologist performs a thoracentesis (32422) at an outpatient hospital (POS 22), the facility would capture payment for the technical costs such as the thoracentesis tray, extra lidocaine, tape, and bandages because it would [...]