CPT^® 59020, Under Antepartum and Fetal Invasive Services for Maternity Care and Delivery

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 59020 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Antepartum and Fetal Invasive Services for Maternity Care and Delivery.

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In this procedure, the provider evaluates fetal responses to inducing contractions in the mother to determine if the fetus can tolerate labor.

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CPT code 59020 & 59025

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CPT code 59020 & 59025

NST during labor

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NST during labor

Hi All, Can someone tell me if I can charge extra for NST read during the patients labor at the hospital. This is the note: The patient was admitted. Cervical exam 60% effacement, 4 cm dilatation, ve... [ Read More ]

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