Wiki Respiratory Charge

[Jacoder]

I have discovered that we have been charging O2 set up/instalation for IP with the wrong CPT. However, I can't find a code to assign it, all I've found is HCPCS codes for the supplies. Is there a CPT for oxygen set up for inpatient or observation, or is this a bundled service? Someone has previously asked this question with no response and I am getting no where with my search so I would appreciate even an example of what you do or don't do. Thank you!

 

[ms008514]

As far as I know there is not a CPT/HCPCS code for any type of setup. Setup should be included in the overall departmental charges or accomodation room rate.

 

[Jacoder]

Thanks!

 

[mitchellde]

CPT codes are not use for hospital inpatient charges. This would be a facility charge and not a physician charge. This is an ICD-9 vol 3 code.