A pediatric patient presented to the office with a severe asthma attack. The pediatrician ordered a pulse oximetry to check the patient’s blood oxygen saturation level and a spirometry to evaluate her lung capacity. The physician interpreted the results and ordered an albuterol nebulizer treatment and a post-spirometry to check the patient’s responsiveness to the albuterol treatment. What are the correct codes for this office visit?
Explanation
Answer: A - The correct codes for this office visit are: 99214 (E&M service), 94060 (Bronchodilation Responsiveness, Spirometry), 94010 (Pre and Post Bronchodilator Administration), 94760 (Pulse Oximetry Reading) and 94640 (Nebulizer Treatment). Codes A7015, A4616, and J7630 are nebulizer treatment supply codes. Code 94010 is incorrect because it does not include both the before and after nebulizer treatment spirometry.
