CG***edicare : Guidelines for Use of Critical Care Codes (CPT ...
May 26, 2020 — CPT code 99292 is used to report additional block(s) of time, of up to 30 minutes each beyond the first 74 minutes of critical care: Reporting ...
Pe***e also ask : What is the CPT code 99292?
Code 99292 is reported when the total critical care time extends beyond the initial 74 minutes allotted by 99291. If the total critical care time is in the 75-104 minute range, 99292 is reported in addition to 99291. An additional 99292 is reported for each additional 30-minute block of time reached.
Pe***e also ask : Is 99292 an add on code?
This code is applicable for a critical care service provided for each additional 30 minutes of service after the first 30\u201374 minutes of direct critical care treatment provided. This is an "add\u2013on" code and therefore must be used along with a primary CPT code.
Pe***e also ask : Can 99291 and 99292 be billed together?
Once the cumulative required critical care service time is met to report CPT code 99291, CPT code 99292 can only be reported by a practitioner in the same specialty and group when an additional 30 minutes of critical care services have been furnished to the same patient on the same date (74 minutes + 30 minutes = 104 ...
Pe***e also ask : Does 99292 need a modifier?
We need to add modifier 25 to both 99291 and 99292 when billing CC with other non-bundled procedure codes such as ET Intubation, CPR and CVP. In this case, add modifier 25 to 99292 and sudmit the claim. Please refer to ACEP and CMS site for guidance.