E/M Weekly Tip: Type of Data-Pulse Oximetry

Published 08/20/2020

Medicare will allow payment for oximetry when accompanied by an appropriate ICD-9-CM code for a pulmonary disease(s) which is/are commonly associated with oxygen desaturation. Routine use of oximetry is non-covered.

Respiratory Therapy and Oximetry Services: L33446


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