Spirometry Billing (A Reimbursement Guide)

Who should have Spirometry Testing? In earlier times there was no any real concept that how to get reimbursement against the spirometry. Afterwards, in 1994, the American Thoracic Society published an official statement of “Standardization of Spirometry.” In this statement there was seen a potential indications for Spirometry, some of which may not be covered by Medicare or other payors: To assess therapeutic interventions (e.g., bronchodilator therapy, steroid treatment, management of CHF, etc.) To assess preoperative risk To screen individuals at risk of having pulmonary diseases (e.g., smokers, occupational exposures)* To assess health status before enrollment in strenuous physical activity programs* To assess patients as part of a rehabilitation program* To assess risks as part of an insurance evaluation* To assess individuals for legal reasons (e.g., Social Security. personal injury lawsuits)* *These Indications are generally not covered by...

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