Wiki Diffusing Capacity Coding

[alexvand711]

I have a pulmonologist who is routinely documenting only the diffusing capacity (DLCO) without documenting that spirometry or lung volumes were measured. He drops 94729 which of course gets rejected for being billed without a principle code. I have not been able to determine what should be billed to capture just the DLCO. Anyone have experience with this or advice on how you would bill?

 

[TThivierge]

Hi Alexvand711
Ahh why is your provider wanting DLCO completed? There must be a reason of type of illness (medical necessity) such as: J44 COPD, Respiratory DO and Part of Lung Removed dx J98.8 and Z90.2, Sarcoidosis D86.00 , Cystic Fibrositis E84.9, Pulmonary Sarcoidosis, Rhemu Lung Ds dx M05.10, Cancer C34, Asthma J82 or J45, Pulmonary Fibrositis dx J84.112, Tuberculosis A15 or Emphysema or dx Bronchitis he can use. He needs to get it down in documentation as assessment so you can medical code abstract properly. good vibes sent your way on this issue.
I hope this helps you!
Lady T