CPT^® 95251, Under Endocrinology Services

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 95251 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Endocrinology Services.

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A provider analyzes and interprets data from a patient’s continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and writes a report based on interpretation. This code represents the professional component of the service only.

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Insulin Pump

I am coding Endocrinology. The physician mentioned a charge for downloading information from an insulin pump. I know about 95251, but she mentioned a different code. I cannot find that code (it had... [ Read More ]

Continuous Glucose Monitoring and E/M on the same DOS

[QUOTE="thomas7331, post: 502081, member: 5404"] You are citing the modifier 25 guidelines but I'm afraid I disagree with what you are telling the provider here because I don't think you are using the... [ Read More ]

Continuous Glucose Monitoring and E/M on the same DOS

I find it easier for my providers to understand if I put it in simple terms. I let them know they cannot bill for an E&M and a procedure for the same chief complaint or condition. My providers seem to... [ Read More ]

Continuous Glucose Monitoring and E/M on the same DOS

You are citing the modifier 25 guidelines but I'm afraid I disagree with what you are telling the provider here because I don't think you are using the guidelines in a correct context. First of all, ... [ Read More ]

Continuous Glucose Monitoring and E/M on the same DOS

Hi Everyone, I'm working with an Endocrinologist who performs CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitoring) using CPT 95251 and also wants to bill an E/M. The provider is having some trouble understanding the ... [ Read More ]

95250 and 95251

I have a question on how to code for insulin pump readings and for diabetes education. I know for CGM reading is coded as 95251 but not sure what to use for insulin pump or do I use the same code. Als... [ Read More ]

Continuous glucose monitoring

Hi, I was wondering if you would know how to code for insulin pump readings and for diabetes education. I know for CGM reading is coded as 95251 but not sure what to use for insulin pump or I would us... [ Read More ]

Coding for insulin pump readings and diabetes education

I have a question on how to code for insulin pump readings and for diabetes education. I know for CGM reading is coded as 95251 but not sure what to use for insulin pump. Also what would be the code f... [ Read More ]

Eversense

you would still use the 0446T, 0047T, and 0448T for the insertion, removal, or removal and reinsertion. It doesn't matter what the company bill for the product. You would not use the 95250 for this fo... [ Read More ]

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