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Medical Coding Exam Prep

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A patient is being set up with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine upon arriving to the unit from the emergency department. What is the correct code for CPAP ventilation initiation and management?
  1. 94644
  2. 94645
  3. 94660
  4. 94662
Explanation
Answer: C - 94660 is the correct code for initiation and management of CPAP ventilation.
Codes 94644 and 94645 are incorrect because these codes refer to continuous inhalation treatment with aerosol medication. Code 94662 is incorrect because this code is for continuous negative pressure ventilation initiation and management.
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