southbaymed
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this is 3rd time to post question I am facing and appreciate the clear cut answer.
A provider, when he gives level 5 E/M or routine physical, always does hearing test using Audiometry. We used to bill with 92551(screening test, pure tone, air only); however the device used is Audiometry. The original purpose was to screen hearing. Some patients show abnormal result which are stated in the chart clearly. So the provider asked if we can use 92552(audiometry) not 92551 with appropriate ICD-9.
I am not comfortable the situation, but not able to find the against it.
Just want to know is this correct or acceptalbe.?
Thank you
A provider, when he gives level 5 E/M or routine physical, always does hearing test using Audiometry. We used to bill with 92551(screening test, pure tone, air only); however the device used is Audiometry. The original purpose was to screen hearing. Some patients show abnormal result which are stated in the chart clearly. So the provider asked if we can use 92552(audiometry) not 92551 with appropriate ICD-9.
I am not comfortable the situation, but not able to find the against it.
Just want to know is this correct or acceptalbe.?
Thank you