merandacancilla
Networker
Hi everyone: I need help with the coding for a 6 minute walk test.
It was suggested to me to use CPT code 94618-Pulmonary stress testing (eg, 6-minute walk test), including measurement of heart rate, oximetry, and oxygen titration, when performed.
From that definition it sounds good but my Optum 360 Encoder Software has some information in the description that has me concerned.
It says
I know they are just having the patient walk up and down the hallway in the office and measuring a pulse ox and maybe heart rate.
They aren't using a spirometer or mouthpiece for the patient to breathe through and be recorded by any type of electronic equipment.
They are performing the test to "Certify the patient's need for supplemental oxygen."
Thank you in advance for any help!
It was suggested to me to use CPT code 94618-Pulmonary stress testing (eg, 6-minute walk test), including measurement of heart rate, oximetry, and oxygen titration, when performed.
From that definition it sounds good but my Optum 360 Encoder Software has some information in the description that has me concerned.
It says
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I know they are just having the patient walk up and down the hallway in the office and measuring a pulse ox and maybe heart rate.
They aren't using a spirometer or mouthpiece for the patient to breathe through and be recorded by any type of electronic equipment.
They are performing the test to "Certify the patient's need for supplemental oxygen."
Thank you in advance for any help!