anissia
Contributor
Hi has anyone ever coded a SNIFF TEST? I know that it is used to test how well the diaphragm works in a paraplegic patient. If it is used in other situations I do not know. Any information is greatly appreciated
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cleanclaims
Networker
This isn't my area of expertise but did you try looking under the chest fluoroscopy codes to see if one of them fits?
Wendi, CPC
Wendi, CPC
anissia
Contributor
sniff test
i did and they came up with 76000 and 71010 for xray. not sure what the thought process is for these two codes. this is not something that i normally code either but a doctors office was calling our office for assistance.
thanks
i did and they came up with 76000 and 71010 for xray. not sure what the thought process is for these two codes. this is not something that i normally code either but a doctors office was calling our office for assistance.
thanks
Manas maity
Networker
Hi has anyone ever coded a SNIFF TEST? I know that it is used to test how well the diaphragm works in a paraplegic patient. If it is used in other situations I do not know. Any information is greatly appreciated
For a fluoroscopic “sniff” test to evaluate diaphragmatic motion, take note of whether the study produces films. Report 76000 if no films. If the procedure produces a two-view chest x-ray with the fluoroscopic test, report 71023 and if four or more view then code 71034.
Enjoy
anissia
Contributor
thank you to both of you