Wiki Peak flow meter

[kmillsaps]

I need your help! What is your office charging for 94150(peak flow meter) and what kind of reimbursment are you getting?

Karen Millsaps

 

[EARREYGUE]

I know we bill $25.00 ,but I dont see our reimbursement. On the Blue Shield Website they cover at $27.62, Blue Cross Website says $20.59, and Medi-cal $5.57.Sorry this is all the info I have.

 

[kmillsaps]

Thank you for responsing so quickly, that is exactly what I needed.

 

[kmillsaps]

What kind of meter do you use and do you use disposal ones?

Karen Millsaps, cpc

 

[hgarrett113]

Would the code or reimbursement be different depending on the type of meter the office uses?

Hollie Garrett, CPC

 

[msmith102]

Per CPT Assist April 1999 page 11, a Peak Flow is considered part of the E/M and is not separately billable.

 

[halebill]

...just like a pulse ox.